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Actresses Jemima Osunde and Omowunmi Dada have exposed unsafe practices in Nollywood, recounting life-threatening health crises they experienced while filming in Oyo State.
Nigerian actresses Jemima Osunde and Omowunmi Dada have revealed the troubling conditions and neglect they faced while working on film sets, sparking widespread concern about the treatment of actresses in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
On Jan. 23, 2025, Jemima took to X (formerly Twitter) to recount a harrowing experience that has left her battling severe health complications for three years.
“I’ve never regretted anything the way I regret taking that job and going with them to Ibadan to shoot under their care,” she revealed. “Got H. pylori from set food and the aftermath GERD has left me fighting for my life the last three years. The past month has really been something. *sigh*”
Jemima’s post prompted an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues, including actress Omowunmi Dada, who shared her own near-death experience while filming in Oyo State.
“My dear… I got sepsis on a project in Oyo. They literally left me in the hotel. Thank God my family and management got a car to take me to a hospital in Ibadan. I got there unconscious. It was sepsis, and I was lucky to be alive. Funny thing, production asked for a full refund. Hmm…”
Replying to this, Jemima expressed shock and empathy, revealing further details of her ordeal. “OMG!!! Sepsis?? Thank God for your life sis! THANK GOD! Sameeee! I got myself to Lagos and to the hospital. Paid for my treatment myself. They were sending me messages about a refund. By the time my team sent a response with all the clauses they had breached in the contract, they went quiet. Talking about a refund when you haven’t even asked if I’ve recovered.”
The actresses’ accounts have reignited conversations about the poor health and safety protocols on Nigerian film sets. Their revelations highlight a systemic issue of neglect and exploitation, where production companies often fail to prioritise the well-being of their cast and crew.
