Contrary to reports that veteran Nollywood actor Olumide Bakare is critically ill, suffering from a life-threatening heart ailment, Nigerian Entertainment Today has gathered that the actor's health situation may have been exaggerated.
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When the Association of Nigeria Theatre Practitioners (ANTP) was reached through their president, Jide Kosoko over the weekend, he said he was 'unaware of the situation'.
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'I'm not yet aware of this report. I will reach out to the family and get back to you'.
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Kosoko has now reached out to NET, updating us on the situation. In a phone chat with our correspondent yesterday (December 17, 2013) Kosoko explained: 'You can quote me anywhere; I am calling to let you know that Olumide Bakare is hale and hearty'.
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Kosoko did confirm that the actor was ill but explained that Bakare is better now. 'He was a little ill but he's ok now. As I am talking to you, he is in the US on holidays', Kosoko added.
I'm happy with this one big time i have to say. Our legends must just live long on this earth. Good news!
Thank God for this news because we don't want any more bad news this year. We've had enough already
He is a fantastic actor so he must be hale and hearty for his fans.