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James Akaie Gas Explosion Death Shocks Nollywood Film Community
What Happened to James Akaie During the Film Set Accident?
Renowned Nigerian special effects artist James Akaie has tragically died after suffering fatal injuries in an explosion on a movie set located in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The incident, which occurred as filming was wrapping up, has sent shockwaves through the Nollywood film industry.
According to a statement shared on the film production’s Instagram page by producer and director James Abinibi, Akaie was involved in a gas-related explosion while working in a designated effects preparation area outside the main set. The accident reportedly happened during a pyrotechnic test involving a gas cylinder.
Akaie was rushed to a local hospital after sustaining severe injuries but later succumbed to his wounds. Two of his assistants were also injured in the blast; they suffered burns and were taken to a specialist hospital for treatment, where they are currently reported to be in stable condition.
The cause of the explosion is now under review, with authorities and the film crew conducting investigations to determine exactly how the fatal accident unfolded. In his tribute, Abinibi described Akaie as a passionate and creative professional whose work and spirit had a lasting impact on colleagues and productions alike.
James Akaie was widely respected for his contributions to special effects and pyrotechnic design on Nollywood projects, and his family, friends, and fellow filmmakers are mourning the sudden loss of one of the industry’s skilled behind-the-scenes talents.
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