Veteran Nollywood Actor Benedict Johnson Hospitalised, Awaits Surgery
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has announced that veteran actor Benedict Johnson is currently hospitalised and requires surgery. The disclosure came after a video of the actor undergoing an MRI scan went viral, prompting public concern about his health.
AGN officials confirmed that Johnson is receiving medical treatment for an undisclosed condition that necessitates surgical intervention. The guild’s leadership said they are fully aware of his situation and are providing institutional support to ensure a successful procedure.
“Yes, he is ill. He requires surgery, and we are lending our full support to make sure he gets the operation,” said a guild representative.
Johnson, a graduate of Abia State University, began his acting career in the early days of Nollywood with roles in classics such as Living in Bondage and Stolen Bible. Before venturing into film, he worked as a recording artist in the late 1980s.
Nollywood Mourns as Alexx Ekubo Laid to Rest
In a separate development, the body of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has been laid to rest amid tears, tributes, and prayers from friends, family, and colleagues. The burial attracted a large turnout of actors and actresses from across the country, all gathering to honour a career that spanned more than a decade.
During the ceremony, loved ones gathered around the grave as Ekubo was committed to mother earth. The solemn moment underscored the deep sense of loss felt by the industry, with many describing the event as a painful goodbye to a cherished figure.
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