The Ghanaian film industry has been thrown into a state of shock following the reported death of budding actor Nelson Mandela Jnr.
The actor, who rose to prominence after his role in the movie Fuck Boys, is said to have passed away abroad under circumstances that remain unclear.
As of the time of filing this report, no official details have been released regarding the cause of his death.
The sad news was confirmed by film producer Dela Finn, who described Mandela Jnr’s passing as deeply shocking and heartbreaking.
According to the producer, the late actor was full of life and enthusiasm and had recently expressed a strong desire to return to Ghana to continue work on several upcoming film projects.
Nelson Mandela Jnr began his acting journey in 2015 and gradually built a name for himself as a promising and committed talent in the local movie scene.
He appeared in a number of productions, including Give It a Title, Scared, I Believe, Behind the Scenes, among others, earning admiration for his passion and dedication to his craft.
His death comes just days after he shared a series of motivational messages on social media, posts that have now taken on a poignant meaning.
In one post dated January 5, he wrote, “I will face the microphone a lot this year. I have a lot to say!” In another message, he urged his followers to remain focused, stating, “Be consistent with what you do positively and the result will never let you down.”
Since the news broke, tributes have been pouring in from fellow actors, filmmakers and fans, many of whom have described Mandela Jnr as a hardworking actor with a bright future ahead of him.