Legendary Nollywood actor Segun Arinze has shut down viral rumors suggesting that he is seriously ill and in need of financial assistance. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Social media has been buzzing with photos of the veteran actor looking frail with a swollen stomach, sparking concerns about his health. However, Arinze has now set the record straight—those images were taken on a movie set!
“I Am Hale and Hearty!”
In a video shared via his Instagram page on Friday, the beloved actor reassured fans that he is in perfect health and has no medical issues.
“I want to thank my fans, friends, and associates all over the world for reaching out to me through calls and WhatsApp messages to check on me.”
“As you can see, I’m very fine. Please, I am as fit as a fiddle! Those pictures flying around were taken from a film set. I don’t know why some people decided to cause mischief with them.”
Beware of Scams!
Arinze also warned the public against falling for fraudulent donation requests, emphasizing that he does not need financial help and has not authorized any fundraising in his name.
“Please, do not send money to anyone claiming to be raising funds for my treatment. It’s all fake!”
Focused on His Craft
Despite the unnecessary panic, the movie star remains committed to his career and the growth of Nollywood.
“I will continue to do my work. I will continue to contribute to the growth of my industry and Nigeria. God bless you all. I love you.”
So there you have it! Segun Arinze is doing just fine—no cause for alarm!
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