Junior Pope: ‘It’s not a Nollywood disaster, people die every week’ – Actor Ugezu

• Ugezu stated that it isn’t a Nollywood disaster as many are speculating, explaining that people in other professions also die every now and then.
• He stated that the difference is that the death of movie stars are publicised, stressing that the death surge in the country is due to systematic failure of the health sector.

In recent times, Nollywood has been shrouded in sorrow with the passing of several actors. The community mourns the loss of talents such as Mr Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor, Sisi Quadri, Adejumoke Aderounmu, and Junior Pope, all within the early months of 2024.

This series of unfortunate events has sparked a conversation about the well-being of those in the limelight and led to speculation about a crisis within the Nigerian movie industry.

However, prominent Nollywood actor Ugezu, offers a different viewpoint, through his social media presence, he invited individuals to consider a broader perspective.

Ugezu suggested that the grief is not confined to the entertainment industry but is a reflection of a larger issue affecting various professions across the country.

He emphasizes that the visibility of entertainers makes their departures more noticeable, but similar fates befall individuals in other fields, albeit with less public attention.

Ugezu urges Nigerians to look beyond the surface and recognize the underlying problems that contribute to these losses, noting that by doing so, we can begin to address the root causes and work towards a future where every life is valued and protected, regardless of one’s profession or public status.

The actor calls for a shift in focus from attributing these tragedies to the mystical, to acknowledging the tangible issues at hand.

He calls for a systemic reform, a plea for attention to the healthcare sector’s struggles, and for a more resilient system that safeguards the health and lives of all citizens.

Ugezu wrote:

“If only you knew how many bankers who kpai every week…if only you knew how many police officers who kpai every month…if only you knew how many pastors/priests who kpai every month…if only we have a clear data on citizens that kpai monthly, we may settle down and understand the systematic destruction of the health sector.

“Entertainers are domiciled publicly and theirs go viral always. Time has come to expunge spiritualism from clear system failure. It is not just a Nollywood disaster like many allude.

“It is a general system disaster.”

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