Actors Guild Of Nigeria Reacts To Zack Orji’s Death Rumours

President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas has debunked news making the rounds that veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji had died. Unconfirmed reports filtered in on Tuesday morning stating that the actor gave up the ghost in a hospital at Abuja. But reacting to the news via his Instagram page, Emeka said: “Mr. Zack Orji is alive 100%. Please ignore the mischief makers who enjoy circulating fake news. This is to show how wicked some people can be. It is totally unacceptable”. Orji who supported President Bola Tinubu during the presidential election was rushed to the intensive care unit of a private hospital in Abuja early this year due to failing health. Orji was also reported to have undergone brain surgery.

Mr Ibu’s Former Manager Refutes Death Rumours, Gives Update On His Health

Veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu’s former manager has strongly refuted the rumours of the his demise.  Contrary to widespread social media reports, Chochoo confirmed that Mr. Ibu is currently unwell but very much alive. He revealed that Mr. Ibu is scheduled to undergo surgery on either Saturday or early Sunday morning to address his health issues.  According to Chochoo, the actor has been declared dead online multiple times over the past two months, despite being alive offline. Chochoo stated, “He has been dying online for about two months now. I don’t know where they are getting the news from because online he is already dead, but offline he is still alive. He is having another operation either today or tomorrow morning. I was his former manager, but we are still very close. Online he is dead already, but he is very much alive in reality.” Addressing concerns about the potential amputation of Mr. Ibu’s leg due to diabetes, Chochoo clarified that only two toes, which have been severely affected, may be removed.  He explained, “He has had some complications based on his health, but this time he is battling with diabetes. Contrary to reports online that they want to cut off his leg, the doctors advised him to cut off two toes because they have been affected by the illness, as they were getting rotten.”