Ernest Asuzu
There is an ongoing cry and call for Nollywood to help one of its own, Ernest Asuzu.
The Nigerian actor has turned into a roadside beggar following a long-time battle with stroke, popular Nigerian blogger Kemifilani has reported.
In a video posted by a passer-by and fan Bolingo on Instagram that has now gone viral in Nigeria, the actor who was once known for his vibrant acting and interpretation of movie roles was captured shirtless.
The fan said Nollywood is a disgrace as he was stunned to see the veteran actor in such an emaciated state with no help from his colleagues in the entertainment industry.
Ernest Asuzu was on Sunday spotted topless wearing a pair of blue jean pants and bathroom slippers at Shoprite Surulere begging for alms to feed himself.
Ernest Asuzu is a famous Nollywood actor, musician, rapper, producer, director and a television personality. He is popularly known as El Cream.
He was born in Imo State in the south eastern part of Nigeria.
Ernest Asuzu had his primary and secondary education in Lagos State. After obtaining his first and secondary school certificates, he settled down as a full time actor.
Ernest began his acting career in the 90s after joining the Nigerian movie industry.
He rose to fame and recognition in Nollywood after starring in a hit movie ‘Another Campus Queen’.
He became famous after featuring in ‘Rituals, a movie which was produced by Kenneth Nnebue.
Ernest has so far acted over 100 movies since joining Nollywood. Some of his movies include ‘Royal War’, ‘Living Abroad’, ‘Ogidan’, ‘Burning Desire’, ‘Never End’, ‘Broad Day Light’, ‘Last Wedding’, ‘Ugonna’ and the famous hit movie ‘Labista’ which earned him an award for best supporting actor at the African Movie Academy Awards.
Ernest married Jennifer Asuzu in 2010. Nothing much is known about his family. However, like any other human being, he has had a painful moment in life. He was rumoured to have had a mental sickness, which his wife debunked, saying that her husband was mentally sound.
She again admitted that he suffered from stroke, an ailment she claimed came from nowhere but finally confirmed that her husband had been treated. Now, he is begging in the street.