This sad story reminds me of what became a taboo in the days of Akan Drama and Thursday Theatre…
From what I heard then, someone played dead in one of those dramas and few weeks later, the person really died. And as such, it sort of became a taboo or fearsome for anyone to play a role that entails the person dying.
What I believe started happening was that, the dramas will start with people crying and holding some sort of funeral; indicating that someone has died—but you would never get to see the person who died or any actor playing a role of the dead.
Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson took to instagram today to make a sad announcement that the little kid (Kweku) she is holding in her hands (photos above and below) has passed away—just 2 weeks after featuring in her soon to be released movie.