Nollywood actor Godwin Nnadiekwe was recently rushed to the hospital after sustaining an injury while on a movie set.

The fast-rising actor was filming with his colleague, Zubby Michael, when he was kicked in the chest during a scene.

According to a statement released by his management, Nnadiekwe had to be taken for medical treatment after the shoot, as he suffered internal bleeding from the kick.

His team called for prayers and assured fans that he would receive the best medical care. They also confirmed that the incident had been reported to the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and promised to provide further updates on his condition.

Godwin Nnadiekwe speaks out about incident

In a follow-up post, Nnadiekwe urged actors to be cautious on set. He dislcosed that the scene in which he was kicked by Zubby Michael was not part of the original script.

He clarified that he was not calling out the actor, who had previously spoken about the cancellation of degree certificates from certain foreign universities. However, he stressed the importance of prioritising safety during film shoots.

The actor also noted that he has been responsible for covering his medical expenses, receiving no external support.

It is worth recalling that Zubby Michael has had previous on-set altercations, including a reported physical clash with fellow actor 042 Prince over a movie role.

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