A throwback video of Nollywood star Zubby Michael slapping a man on a movie set has resurfaced online, just as the actor is being dragged for allegedly hospitalising fellow actor Godwin Nnadiekwe during a recent film shoot.

The clip, which has since gone viral, shows Zubby dressed in costume arguing with another man wearing a black shirt and pink shorts.

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Godwin Nnadiekwe warned the actor, but Zubby suddenly slapped him, causing an instant commotion. Others on the set rushed in to break up the brawl.

A woman, believed to be the man’s partner, could be heard shouting in the background:

“Don’t injure my husband!”

The resurfaced video has sparked fresh outrage among fans and critics, with many accusing Zubby of having a long history of aggressive behaviour during filming.

The clip re-emerged online just as news broke that Godwin Nnadiekwe had been rushed to the hospital after sustaining internal injuries from an alleged kick to the chest by Zubby while acting out a scene that reportedly required no physical contact.

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In an official statement released by Nnadiekwe’s management on Saturday, it was confirmed that the actor is receiving treatment for internal bleeding and that the incident has been reported to the Actors Guild of Nigeria.

Social media has since erupted with mixed reactions. Some users believe Zubby’s intensity on set may be getting out of hand, while others are urging Nollywood authorities to step in.

See the video here:

Actor Godwin Nnadiekwe cries out after he was kicked in the chest during a movie shoot by his colleague Zubby Michael.

He was hospitalized afterwards due to internal bleeding. pic.twitter.com/qroP8FdVvw

— Daily Spill Naija ☕️ (@DailySpillNaija) May 26, 2025

Netizens react to video of Zubby Micheal kicking his colleague in the chest

As the old video of Zubby Michael slapping a man on set continues to trend online, netizens have taken to social media to express mixed reactions, Instagram user

@i_am_amii2:
“I remember one old man also warned him he was hitting the elderly man on his head. Zubby we love you but be calming down.”

@johnnietalker:
“This negative narrative y’all are portraying against Zubby will not work please… y’all should stop it, the hate is too much.”

@ijnwunyejisos:
“But biko that one that was shouting ‘help o’ couldn’t separate them? ”

@ugo_tufresh:
“I done watch this stuff like ten times, the man shouting for help at the last scene—who was he calling for help? Him wey be man, instead of him to separate the 2 fighters, he dey shout.”