Nollywood Loses 2 Filmmakers in Owerri After Consuming Alcohol Served by Producer, 2 Hospitalised

• A sombre mood has enveloped the Nollywood community following the untimely deaths of a rising actor
• Evans and Director of Photography Nnunu died in an incident that occurred in Owerri, Imo state, after a filming session
• According to reports, the producer celebrated the crew's efforts with consumables, and this was when the tragedy struck
• Scriptwriter, Peter, confirmed the death of the filmmakers while giving more details to the circumstances leading to their demise

The entire Nollywood is reeling in shock after the sudden deaths of talented young actor Evans and Director of Photography Nnunu.

As reported by Nollywood filmmaker, Stanley Ontop, the incident occurred in Owerri, Imo State, following a film shoot where the producer treated the crew to drinks to celebrate their hard work.

Reports indicate that after consuming the beverages, Evans, Nnunu, and a few other crew members began experiencing severe symptoms, including vomiting and intense pain.

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Despite attempts to provide first aid, their conditions worsened rapidly, prompting a rush to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Owerri.

Tragically, Evans and Nnunu were pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. Two other crew members who consumed the drinks are currently receiving treatment, with their conditions being closely monitored.

The Imo State Police Command has initiated a thorough investigation into the incident and will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. As the investigation unfolds, the Nollywood community mourns the loss of two promising talents who showed immense potential in the industry.

Fans have shared their thoughts and prayers with the families, friends, and colleagues of Evans and Nnunu during this difficult time.

Watch the sad clip below:

Fans mourn demise of Nollywood members

Read some reactions as compiled by Legit.ng below:

@iamjeda2 said:

"Please people should develop the habit of always having Activated Charcoal. They should give those 2 activated charcoal now."

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@stephgoldvin4 said:

"Calypso kwa??? 😢😢😢 wia did they get it from??"

@kelvsing said:

"Noting fit make me dey drink with Grop of people my drink dey always dey with me I dye buy my drink myself n I can't drop it down."

@danielskenty said:

"Fake Calypso suspected! Those doing fake product because of money are very evil. Especially things we consume through our mouth."

@bensonokonkwo_official_ said:

"😮😮God have mercy stanly they should investigate this matter properly 😢😢😢😢."

@ik_simo007 said:

"This is getting too much nollywood can never get better Nawaoo 💔."

@jenny_oma3 said:

"Almost same period that JP and other crew members died😢😢."

@cindyabazie said:

"Thank God for the two survivors , May God be praised. May the souls of Evans and Nunu Rest In Peace😢😢😢😢."

@christianauju3 said:

"Fake drink can't kill them immediately let them do proper investigation oo."

@mabel9091 said:

"So sad 😞 May their soul Rest In Peace."

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"Be careful of what you eat on set" - Filmmaker Peter

Following the death of two filmmakers at a movie location in Owerri, Imo state, a Nollywood filmmaker and scriptwriter, KN Peter, has warned his colleagues to be conscious of what they eat while working on a movie set. He said:

"Be careful what u eat or drink on set."

He gave more details on the circumstances surrounding the death of the deceased, he explained that the casualties were all lodged in the same apartment where the movie that had just concluded, which they were celebrating the end of, was shot.

Legit.ng also got a statement signed by the chief taskforce of PMGN, Umeh Pascal, acting under the order of its chairman, Noble Okpara, calling on all its members in Imo to suspend every ongoing movie productions in the state while charging its taskforce team to ensure the directive was followed as a sign of respect to the departed souls.

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Nollywood Actress Nkechi Nweje Passes On

According to a previous report by Legit.ng, the Nollywood movie industry was thrown into mourning following the death of actress Nkechi Nweje Nkechi.

Nweje's death was confirmed by her colleague and producer Stanley Ontop, who shared details surrounding her shocking demise.

The likes of Destiny Etiko and Chizzy Alichi, among others, have taken to social media to mourn the late Nkechi Nweje.

Sola Sanusi, HOD of the Entertainment Desk, contributed to this article. She provided exclusive commentary from a filmmaker for this report.

Source: Legit.ng