Veteran Nollywood actor, Ebun Oloyede well known by his stage name Olaiya Igwe has dismissed reports that he is ill, saying a video showing him appearing sick was part of a movie scene.
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A video of the veteran actor began trending on social media on Thursday, with reports claiming that he was seriously ill.
Olaiya clarified that the video was from a movie being directed by actor and filmmaker Mr Latin and that he was only playing the role of a sick father.
In a post shared on social media, he expressed disappointment at people who wished him dead while thanking those who genuinely checked on him.
He 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.”
Olaiya, whose real name is Ebun Oloyede, is a veteran actor, producer and director who has been active in the Nigerian film industry for decades. He has appeared in more than 100 films and has produced several movies, including Iru Esin, Abela Pupa and Alase Aye.
The actor has previously been the subject of false reports about his health. In 2021, reports circulated that he had died after undergoing kidney surgery, but the claim was denied and he later returned to work following treatment for an undisclosed ailment.
Olaiya also previously spoke publicly about a serious health challenge and his treatment for kidney disease.
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