Nollywood actor Godwin Nnadiekwe has been hospitalised after being kicked in the chest by fellow actor Zubby Michael during a movie shoot.
In a post on social media, Nnadiekwe said the kick was not part of the script and was not directed by anyone. He said the blow caused him serious chest pain and he had to get medical help on his own.
“This isn’t to blame anyone, but it’s a reminder that we need to be careful and protect each other on set,” he wrote.
Nnadiekwe added that actors should follow the script and avoid doing anything dangerous that hasn’t been approved by the director. “What if it had been worse?” he asked.
His management later released a statement confirming that he was being treated for internal bleeding. They thanked fans for their support and promised to give updates on his condition.
Zubby Michael has not responded to the incident yet. The event has sparked talks in Nollywood about better safety practices on movie sets.