Nollywood actor and content creator Nosa Rex otherwise known as Baba Rex recently got into a heated argument with a movie director for ordering him to dive into a river.
In a video posted on his Instagram page, the movie director had ordered the actor to dive into a river to retrieve treasures. Baba Rex stated that he never saw such in his script and the director made him know that he just received inspiration for it. The two got into a heated argument over it and Nosa had urged the director to lead the way first and he would follow suit.
In his caption, he made it known that he would never dive into any river, even if he is paid N20million.
“OGA director even if you give me 20M. I will not dive into the river sir.
I don’t need Abuja treasure sir”
See some comments on his post below,
Nkechi Blessing’s boyfriend, XXssive wrote, “Una no carry Fanta go?
Nkechi Blessing wrote, “Una give the water the script too? Osi dive in, wa gbeeee ooo
Etinosa Idemudia wrote, “Director you go shout action tire
Eve Esin wrote, “Did the water read the script?
Angela Aguavoen wrote, “I kuku trust my brother
Susan Peters wrote, “Na added scene
Queeneth Hilbert wrote, “My belle ooo
Oge Okoye wrote, “Lol
Jide Awobona wrote, “Small thing, Rex made me proud, ain’t you a professional actor
Comedian Efe Warri wrote, “This director get plan”.
Recall that Baba Rex’s colleague, Junior Pope, had lost his life after drowning at Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a movie set on April 8th.
The actor was finally laid to rest amidst years in his hometown in Ukehe, Enugu State, in May with the likes of Destiny Etiko, KCee, E-Money, Zubby Michael, Benson Okonkwo, Chinwe Owoh, Rita Edochie, Uche Nnanna, Queen Wokoma, Ruby Ojiakor and more in attendance.
Following the death, the Actors Guild of Nigeria had banned any actor or movie producer/director from shooting a movie near riverine areas and had also suspended the use of boats in movies.
Many celebrities had weighed in on the actor’s noting how it could have been avoided if Nollywood had a better structure.
Yvonne Jegede noted how his death could have been avoided if only he had worn a life jacket or if Nollywood producers had done better. She further read the riot act to movie producers, telling them to do better and to give up being a producer if they can’t produce a good film.
Ini Edo, made a similar statement, slamming the poor structure of the industry that has taken a toll on them. She lamented the actor’s death which she called a sacrifice for the realization of the need of the much needed regulation and structure that would safeguard an entire production.
Upcoming actress, Sarah Martins had dragged Adanma, noting how her recklessness had cost her the lives of people. She described the actress’ movie as a low-budget movie trying to raise local standards without providing the necessary amenities.
Jide Awobona, on his part, made a case for Adanma Luke, noting how such an unfortunate incident could have befallen anybody. He stated that it is a norm in Nollywood and when one refuses to do certain things, they are being tagged as difficult and called unprofessional.
