Celebrated Ghanaian actor Mawuli Semevo has passed away at the age of 63. The veteran actor succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Ridge Hospital, where he was receiving treatment after sustaining severe burns in a fire accident about a week ago. His condition was first made public on February 8, 2025, by Judith Addison of Beyond Burns International, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for and supporting burns survivors. She reported that Semevo was in critical condition following the accident. Semevo, widely regarded for his contributions to Ghanaian theatre and film, leaves behind a legacy of remarkable performances that shaped the country’s entertainment industry. His passing is a significant loss to the creative arts community, with tributes already pouring in from colleagues and fans. “Rest In Perfect Peace, Senior Mawuli Semevo,” Ken Fiati, one of his colleague actors wrote on Facebook. He has featured in films such as Harvest at 17, A Stab in the Dark, Escape of Love, Like Cotton Twines, and The Good Old Days: The Love of AA.