- Nollywood producer and actress, Hope Omenihu Samuel, has expressed distress over the frequent sudden deaths of actors in the industry.
- The actress calls for a cultural shift in work ethics, emphasizing the need for proper self-care among actors.
- She went on to propose organizing seminars to educate actors on maintaining their health.
- The producer revealed that many actors neglect their health, leading to severe illnesses and financial burdens.
Nollywood producer and actress Hope Omenihu Samuel has voiced her concerns regarding the increasing number of sudden deaths among Nollywood actors.
The actress attributes this alarming trend to the industry’s intense work demands and inadequate attention to personal well-being.
She pointed out that the relentless work schedules and poor self-care practices are major contributors to the health crises facing many actors.
“We need change. If I were put in charge, l would organize seminars on how to take care of ourselves while we are still strong. A lot of us work, work, and work without taking good care of ourselves and before long, we fall sick and begin to treat ourselves with our life’s savings, because of neglect over the years,” she said.
The movie producer went on to stress the importance of balancing hard work with proper self-care, noting that many actors neglect their health until it’s too late, ultimately spending their life savings on medical treatments.
The producer called for the industry to adopt better work ethics that include regular rest and proper nutrition.
“We have to learn that even when we are working so hard, we can still take care of ourselves by eating and resting at the right time. People are dying and falling sick because of total disregard for their personal well-being. This is not right,” the movie producer added.
In other news, Nollywood actor, Obinna Nwafor, better known by his stage name, Saint Obi is dead
The sad incident was said to have occurred on Monday, May 7, 2023 after a protracted illness.
He reportedly passed on after spending several months traveling to the hospital for treatment of an unspecified illness.