Olaiya Igwe Clarifies Health Rumors from Viral Video

On Thursday, 10 September 2026, a video of veteran actor Ebun Oloyede, known as Olaiya Igwe, circulated widely on Nigerian social media, depicting him struggling to walk and being assisted into a building. This led to claims regarding his serious health issues.

Despite the viral nature of the video and public concern, investigations revealed no official statements from Olaiya Igwe or his associates confirming any health problems. In a recent interview, Olaiya Igwe stated that he is in good health and clarified that the video was a scene from a film where he portrayed a sick man returning from the hospital.

He expressed gratitude to those who reached out with well-wishes while condemning those who celebrated the rumors about his health.