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Last Sunday, the movie industry was thrown into another shock with the death of one of its talent, Muna Obiekwe, who passed away due to alleged kidney related disease.

However, fresh facts have emerged over the real cause of his death.

According to information made available to Daily Times Life & Style, the late actor’s predicament, which led to his untimely death started a long while ago, but the actor thought he could manage it. He ignored the pains and continued working without paying much attention.

According to the source, he only took his drugs and medication once in a while as ‘Muna never believed the ailment could lead to his death. He believed he would survive it, like he did when he was shot, and the shock he went through when his parents died in a motor accident on same day.

We learnt that the kidney problem persisted and Muna was eventually forced to seek help from a Lagos doctor, who gave him a ray of hope. He assured Muna that his worst fears, kidney transplant, might not happen if only he could do up to 20 dialyses.

Vera Kanu, a mother figure to him at Nollywood, confirmed our findings: “I was with him to the last hour. He was to do up to 20 dialyses. The doctor said if the dialysis improved his condition, the worst would certainly be over. He would be okay only if he stays away from alcohol, but you know our artistes,” she concluded.

It was also revealed that the dialysis was expensive for Muna as he sometimes did two in a week, which included blood injection on each occasion. Each appointment cost N250,000 to N300,000. His health was eating deep into his purse, yet Muna refused to go cap-in-hand begging for financial help. He was a private guy who didn’t want the Press, or his colleagues to feast on his pain and cast aspersions on Nollywood as an industry of beggars.

However, not many also know that the late actor was married with two kids. He knew if some Nollywood people got to know about it, it would also attract the Press. He refused to beg because he wanted to save Nollywood’s image, hence he lost his life.

Despite his health challenges, Muna took to heavy smoking and drinking shortly after he lost his parents in a ghastly auto accident. He saw happiness in liquor but that never affected his job.

He was just like Sam Loco; he could drink the brewery dry but, when he hears the director shout ‘action’, he gets into character. Muna was a method character, despite his flaws our source reveals.

The late Muna was one of the three busiest actors, who featured in over 50 movies like Dirty Secret, Great Betrayal, BlackBerry Babes, Zara, Men in Love, amongst others.

The actor, who died on arrival at the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Ojo, Lagos, was rushed in after he collapse at his house. It was further disclosed that the late Muna stopped taking his drugs 14 days to the sad incident. His remains has been deposited at the Nigerian Navy Mortuary.

Colleagues pays tribute

John Dumelo: Words can’t explain how I feeling at this point. You were a great actor. When we worked together four years ago in Lagos, You played your role so well and professionally that I was hoping we would work together again soon. God knows best. Rest in peace Muna. #RIP

Jim Iyke: Candle in the wind…. Adieu Bro. Find rest on God’s bosom. Words fail me.

Genevieve Nnaji: My heart goes out to Muna’s family and loved ones. He was a gifted actor with a good heart. Rest in Peace Muna Obiekewe. You will be missed.

Ini Edo: Oh lord, I am heartbroken, to say the least. I know we ain’t supposed to question God, I just can’t help this one…’his little kids and young wife, where do they go from here?’ RIP Muna Obiekwe, you were a jolly good fellow. ‘…worked with you on several projects and I sincerely can’t remember you having issues with anyone. You will be missed. I still can’t believe this.

Mike Ezuoronye: So sad, Muna. Why, oh why. RIP Bro…Nollywood loses another…why!

Chika Ike: RIP to my dear colleague. Muna Obiekwe. You will live in our hearts forever.

Uduak Isong: I wish there was no sickness in the world. RIP Muna.

Van Vicker: OMG! When death strikes Nollywood or the African film industry stars ‘I Shake’, but I know He is in control. Muna, my brother, I had the opportunity to work with you twice in my career. You did inspire me to be at my best. RIP.

credits: daily times