Godwin Nnadiekwe, a Nollywood actor, has been hospitalised with internal bleeding as a result of a violent on-set incident involving his colleague, Zubby Micheal, which he alleges was not scripted.
In a Saturday Instagram post, the actor described the incident, saying that a fellow actor had kicked him in the chest while they were filming.
He did not specifically name the person, but he made it clear that he did not mean to criticise anyone.
However, in a now-viral behind-the-scenes video that Nnadiekwe posted, actor Zubby Micheal was seen kicking Nnadiekwe as he came out of a car, jumping over a barricade in front of a house, and furiously getting out of a car. Following the altercation, Michael was then observed going into the building.
In the post, Nnadiekwe explained that the unexpected kick caused him serious pain and was not part of the planned action in that scene.
Nnadiekwe revealed that he had to seek medical attention on his own, receiving no support from the production team or on-set first aid.
“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 caused me serious pains. Had to get medication for my chest to feel better today. I did all these by myself. No assistance!”
He stressed that all physical actions on set should be intentional and under the director’s guidance.
Nnadiekwe also issued an emotional appeal to the film industry, urging actors and producers to prioritise safety, especially in an environment where many productions lack insurance, medical support, or structured 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?”
Shortly after his post, Nnadiekwe’s management released a public statement confirming that his condition had worsened.
They reported that he had been rushed to hospital and is currently undergoing treatment for internal bleeding. The statement named Zubby Micheal as the colleague involved.
“We regret to inform you that Actor 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.”
