Popular Nollywood special effects artist, James Akaie dies in film set explosion

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The well-known Nigerian special effects artist James Akaie has passed away.

After being hurt in an explosion at a filming location in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the artist passed away.

In a statement posted on the RockBottom Flix Instagram page on Friday, well-known producer and director James Abinibi revealed the sad event.

“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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