Renowned actor and filmmaker Ugezu J. Ugezu has come to the defense of Nollywood in the wake of the passing of the late actor Junior Pope. He criticizes the shortcomings of the broader system, emphasizing the public scrutiny faced by entertainers.

In a post on his Instagram page, Ugezu remarked that while individuals from all walks of life pass away regularly, those in the entertainment industry are subject to heightened public attention, resulting in their deaths becoming widely discussed.

Ugezu argues that it's time to address systemic failures without attributing them to spiritual causes, as these issues extend beyond Nollywood alone. He emphasizes that government inefficiency creates an environment where fraudulent religious leaders can exploit the vulnerable.

In essence, Ugezu underscores the need to address systemic issues rather than relying on spiritual explanations, highlighting the broader societal challenges faced by both Nollywood and the Nigerian populace.
His words: “If only you knew how many bankers who kpai every week…if only you knew how many police officers who kpai every month…if only you knew how many pastors/priests who kpai every month…if only we have a clear data on citizens that kpai monthly, we may settle down and understand the systematic destruction of the health sector. Entertainers are domiciled publicly and theirs go viral always. Time has come to expunge spiritualism from clear system failure. It is not just a Nollywood disaster like many allude. IT IS A GENERAL SYSTEM DISASTER.”

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