Monday, May 26, 2025 - Nollywood actor Godwin Nnadiekwe has sparked fresh conversations around safety on film sets after a disturbing incident left him hospitalized with internal bleeding.
In a now-viral post shared online, Godwin recounted being
kicked in the chest by a colleague, Zubby Michael, during a filming session—an
act he claimed was not in the script and not directed by the
filmmaker. He explained that the sudden blow caused him serious pain, for which
he sought medical attention on his own, without any support or first aid
assistance from the set.
“During a
scene, I received a kick to the chest from my colleague that wasn't part of the
script or directed by the director. It's caused me serious pains. Had to get
medication for my chest to feel better today. I did all these by myself. No
assistance!”
Shortly after his post, a public statement from his
management confirmed the situation had worsened, revealing that Godwin had
been rushed to the hospital and is currently undergoing treatment
for internal bleeding.
“We regret
to inform you that Actor 1/3 Godwin Nnadiekwe was rushed to the hospital this
evening. He is undergoing treatment for internal bleeding following an incident
involving a kick on the chest during filming with his colleague Zubby Michael.”
Though the actor avoided calling anyone out directly, the
captioned video of the scene—clearly showing the intense moment—has led many
online users to link the incident to popular actor Zubby Michael, who
appears in the clip.
In his post, Godwin made an emotional call to the film
industry, pleading with fellow actors and producers to prioritize safety—especially
in a country where many film sets operate without insurance, proper medical
backup, or structured on-set safety protocols.
“When we're
working without insurance policies or readily available first aid, unexpected
physical actions like this, even if accidental, can have real consequences...
What if something more serious had happened?”
As of now, Zubby Michael has not made any public statement addressing the incident.
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