Francis Duru: Prophet Abel Boma’s Old Nollywood Prophecy Resurfaces After Actor’s Death

Prophet Abel Boma issued a warning about a Nollywood figure 'rounding up' on June 13, 2026, months before Francis Duru's deathThe prophet deliberately withheld the identity of the person he claimed to see, citing concerns about selective prayer within the industryAbel Boma also called out jealousy, greed, and secret competition among Nollywood practitioners as serious spiritual dangersGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

A prophecy issued by Prophet Abel Boma four months before Francis Duru's passing has gone viral on Instagram, reigniting conversations about spirituality and wellbeing in Nigeria's film industry.

In the footage, the cleric claimed he could see a figure in the industry "very clearly" but chose not to reveal the person's identity or gender, explaining that naming someone would lead people to pray only for that individual rather than the industry as a whole.

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He described the unnamed person as "rounding up," a phrase he used to indicate someone was drawing close to death.

Beyond the prophecy, Boma used the moment to raise broader concerns about the state of relationships within the industry. He expressed dismay that older practitioners were outliving younger ones, calling it a reversal of the natural order.

He went on to identify jealousy, greed and hidden rivalry as spiritual hazards facing the community.

The prophet also renewed an earlier call for the industry to organise a collective thanksgiving service, claiming such a gathering could "cut a lot of death stories and shift it and remove it from the people."

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He urged practitioners to reconnect with Pastor Jerry, referencing what he described as a prior prayer visit the industry had made.

Fans reacting online have offered a mix of grief, scepticism and spiritual concern.

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on veteran Ghanaian actor and media personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto, whose death was announced by GHOne TV.

Best known for his role in Efiewura and for hosting Edziban, Dzokoto was also a radio broadcaster and once contested a parliamentary seat.

His family has yet to issue an official statement, as fans shared heartfelt tributes online.

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Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah (HOD Entertainment) Jeffrey is the Head of the Entertainment Desk and a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) with over 15 years of experience in journalism. He started as a reporter with Ghana News Agency (GNA). He joined Primnewsghana.com in 2016 as an editor. He moved to YEN.com.gh in 2017 as an editor and has risen to his current position. You can contact him via e-mail: j.owusu-mensah@yen.com.gh