Popular Nollywood Special Effects Artist, James Akaie Dies In Film Set Explosion In Ogun State

 


Popular Nigerian special effects artist, James Akaie is dead. The artist died following injuries sustained in an explosion that occurred at a movie location in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Popular movie director and producer, James Abinibi, announced the tragic incident in a statement shared on the RockBottom Flix Instagram page on Friday.

“During a filming session, a sudden and unexpected explosion occurred in a designated effects preparation area outside the film set, where James was experimenting with an unauthorised pyrotechnic stimulation involving a gas cylinder alongside his two assistants.

“James succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. His two assistants sustained fire burn injuries and were taken to a specialist hospital, where they received immediate medical attention and were later confirmed stable as they continue to receive treatment,” Abinibi said.

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