Nollywood actor Godwin Nnadiekwe has been hospitalised with inside bleeding following an surprising kick to his chest by fellow actor Zubby Michael on set.
Nnadiekwe’s administration launched an official assertion on Saturday night saying that the actor was admitted to the hospital after the unintended incident.
“We remorse to tell you that Actor Godwin Nnadiekwe was rushed to the hospital this night. He’s present process therapy for inside bleeding following an incident involving a kick on the chest throughout filming along with his colleague Zubby Michael.
“We’re dedicated to offering the absolute best care and can guarantee well timed updates are shared with the general public and the AGN board. We recognize your concern and effectively needs for Godwin at the moment. Hold Godwin in your ideas,” the assertion learn.
This replace got here a day after Nnadiekwe took to Instagram to recount the identical incident, which he stated occurred throughout a scene that didn’t require bodily contact.
Based on the actor, the filmmaker neither scripted nor directed the kick he acquired.
“This isn’t to name anybody out, however it’s a critical reminder that we have to prioritise one another’s security on set,” he wrote within the Friday put up.
“It’s induced me critical pains. Needed to get medicine for my chest to really feel higher as we speak. I did all these on my own. No help!”
The actor expressed disappointment over lack of quick medical assist or security measures on set, stressing the pressing want for structured insurance coverage insurance policies, first assist availability, and respect for directorial directions in Nollywood productions.
“After we’re working with out insurance coverage insurance policies or available first assist, surprising bodily actions like this, even when unintended, can have actual penalties,” he stated.
He expressed that each one bodily scenes have to be intentional, rehearsed, and supervised to keep away from life-threatening outcomes.
“What if one thing extra critical had occurred? Or this went south?”
The incident has triggered a wave of reactions throughout social media, with followers, fellow actors, and stakeholders within the business calling for higher enforcement of security protocols and actors’ safety measures.
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has not launched an official assertion on the incident.
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