Nnadiekwe shared details of the incident via an Instagram post on Saturday, revealing that he was unexpectedly kicked in the chest by a colleague during filming. While he initially refrained from naming the actor, a behind-the-scenes video he uploaded, which has since gone viral, clearly shows Zubby Michael angrily exiting a vehicle, leaping over a barricade, and delivering a forceful kick to Nnadiekwe as he stepped forward. Michael then entered the building, leaving Nnadiekwe visibly in pain.
According to Nnadiekwe, the kick was not part of the scripted scene and was not directed by the film’s director. He said the impact left him in severe pain, and he had to seek medical help on his own as there was no on-set first aid or assistance from the production team.
“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,” he wrote. “It caused me serious pains.Had to get medication for my chest to feel better today. I did all these by myself. No assistance!”
Nnadiekwe emphasised that all physical actions during filming should be intentional and under the director’s supervision, especially in an industry where safety measures like insurance and first aid are often lacking.
“When we’re working without insurance policies or readily available first aid, unexpected physical actions like this, even if accidental, can have real consequences,” he said. “What if something more serious had happened?”
Shortly after Nnadiekwe’s post, his management team released an official statement confirming that his condition had worsened, and he was rushed to the hospital. They reported that he is currently undergoing treatment for internal bleeding.
“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,” the statement read.
The incident has sparked widespread discussions online, with many fans and industry stakeholders calling for stricter safety protocols on Nollywood film sets.
