‘There’s Nothing Wrong With Me’— Olaiya Igwe Addresses Concerns Over His Health

 

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Veteran Nollywood actor Olaiya Igwe has reassured people that he is in good health after a movie scene left some viewers believing that he was seriously ill.

The actor explained that there was no health crisis behind the footage. He was simply doing his job as an actor and portraying a sick father for a scene in an Oga Latin movie.

According to him, the performance was convincing enough to make some people genuinely worry about his wellbeing. While some viewers understood that it was only a movie, others became concerned and reached out to find out how he was doing.

Olaiya Igwe said he appreciates those who were sincerely concerned about him and urged them not to worry because he is perfectly fine.

He also expressed his frustration with people who, instead of showing concern, appeared to take pleasure in the thought that something bad had happened to him.

The veteran actor said:

“I have seen some stupid set of people wishing me to die. Is it their father that will fall sick and die? And for those that are genuinely concerned, please relax. There’s no problem. I was only acting my role, as you all know, I am a versatile actor.

It was an Oga Latin movie we were shooting, and one of the scenes required me to play a sick father. It went viral and has brought lots of concern to the general public, though some understood that I was only acting while some felt I was sick and have been checking up on me.

And we have some too that were happy that finally their wish had come to pass on me.

For as many wishing me evil, evil will be their portion.

I am okay and there’s nothing wrong with me.”

For Olaiya Igwe, the incident was a reminder of just how seriously audiences can take a convincing performance. Playing a sick character may have caused unnecessary worry, but the actor has now made it clear that the illness seen on screen was only part of the story being told in the movie.

The actor also used the opportunity to acknowledge those who took the time to check on him. His message to them was simple: there is no need for concern because he is well.

At the same time, his comments carried a strong warning for those he believes were hoping for the worst. Rather than dwell on the negativity, he ended by assuring everyone that he is fine and that nothing is wrong with him.

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