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Philip Okyere, the younger brother of the late veteran actor Mawuli Semevo, has shared harrowing details of the fire that claimed his brother’s life. Speaking in an emotional interview, Philip recounted the events of that fateful night, revealing how Mawuli was forced to escape through flames in a desperate bid to survive.
The tragic incident occurred on the top floor of their residence, where the fire initially engulfed the hall while Mawuli was in the bedroom, unaware of the danger. With the only escape route blocked by flames, the late actor made a desperate attempt to flee through the burning hall.
Philip explained, “Around 10:30 to 11:00 PM, I was home. I had just returned after filling gas cylinders when the lights went off briefly, then came back on. At one point, I went from the bedroom to check what was happening in the hall. When I went in, the hall was already engulfed in flames.”
He continued, “I went to turn off the power from the meter, suspecting that the fault might have come from the freezer. Everything was burning. I immediately called for help and contacted the fire service because there was no way we could handle the situation ourselves.”
Philip described how Mawuli, in a mix of fear and adrenaline, decided to brave the flames to escape. “I tried to open the door to the hall so we could both escape, but I couldn’t get it open. So, we decided to stay in the bedroom. Uncle Mawuli then left the bedroom to open the door to the hall. He eventually managed to open the door and passed through the flames. It was a mixture of adrenaline and fear that pushed him to go through the fire,” he told GHPage.
At one point, Philip considered using a rope to descend from the top floor, but the fire’s rapid spread made it impossible. “If the fire had reached the bedroom, we wouldn’t have stood a chance. For a moment, I thought about using a rope to descend the building rather than go through the flames,” he added.
Mawuli Semevo suffered burns covering 44% of his body, which severely affected his respiratory organs, making it difficult for him to breathe. Despite receiving treatment at Ridge Hospital, the beloved actor passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Mawuli Semevo was celebrated for his remarkable contributions to Ghana’s film and theater industry. He starred in iconic movies such as A Stab in the Dark, Harvest at 17, Escape of Love, The Good Old Days: The Love of AA, and Like Cotton Twines. His untimely death has left a void in the entertainment industry and among his countless fans.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
