The Ghanaian entertainment world stands shrouded in grief following the tragic passing of Mawuli Yaw Semevo, the veteran actor whose commanding stage presence and cinematic brilliance defined generations of storytelling. Semevo succumbed to catastrophic burns sustained in a harrowing house fire on February 20, 2025, at Accra's Ridge Hospital, closing the curtain on a 45-year career that bridged Ghana's theatrical golden age and the complexities of modern African cinema.
His passing at the age of 63 marks the end of a remarkable career during which he became a symbol of resilience, cultural pride, and artistic excellence.
Mawuli Semevo joins Johnnie Hughes on TV3's New Day in Sept 2019 A tragic end to a storied life I.
The Final Act: Semevo's tragic demise Semevo's residence in Accra became the stage for his final tragedy when flames erupted as he slept, likely sparked by yet-undetermined electrical faults common in ageing Ghanaian neighbourhoods.
