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

James Akaie, a popular Nigerian special effects artist, 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.