Key Points:
- Gideon Okeke said he came home with rashes after a Nollywood shoot.
- He blamed dirty animal skin clothes used on the movie set.
- The actor asked for clean costumes to keep actors safe.
Nollywood star Gideon Okeke has cried out after a rough time on set. He said he went home with his whole body full of rashes.
Gideon spoke online and called out Nollywood’s wardrobe team. He begged them to wash animal skin clothes before giving them to the next actor.
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Actor says bad clothes hurt him
He wrote, “Back home with a body full of rashes!!! Dear wardrobe department, do Nollywood a crying favour by washing those animal skin tunics before giving it to the next unsuspecting talent.”
Gideon also said the wardrobe had a bad smell. In his words, “The yaye wey dey that wardrobe dey smell.” His post got fans talking as many showed worry for his health.
Fans back his call for change
The actor said clean clothes are key to keeping actors safe on set. He noted that dirty costumes can harm the skin and cause pain.
Fans agreed with his plea and asked Nollywood to make hygiene a rule. Some even shared their own sad stories of wearing reused clothes during shoots.
Nollywood told to act fast
This is not the first time actors have cried about bad wardrobe care. Old complaints have linked dirty costumes to skin cuts and rashes.
Gideon’s story has put new light on the issue and added fresh calls for change. Many now want strict checks to make sure all set clothes are safe and clean.
