Sometime in March, prolific Nollywood director Kunle Afolayan took
to his Facebook page to express his frustration about Nigeria and his plans to relocate as he could no longer bear the hardship. (Read here)
Well, it looks like he's made up his mind to really relocate. In a recent interview with Netng, he said he has been
diagnosed with hypertension and must relocate. When asked if his
relocation would not discourage those who are looking up to him, Kunle said:
"I have been diagnosed with hypertension, so I should stay here and die because I want to impress people? It isn't about people anymore. It is now about me and my health. I have proven that certain things can be done in this country but you have to use blood and sweat. All the projects I have done, I have had to use these two. For me to achieve this, whoever is ready to use blood and sweat too might be able to achieve same feat. But we don't have the same strength. Right now I am overwhelmed in a way and I can function from anywhere. I can go to Hollywood and be lecturing African cinema or go to Gambia and be making film or move to Ghana. I love this country which is why I am still here. I discourage people form traveling abroad but health is wealth. I think it is important that I am in the right frame of mind for health reasons" he said.
135 comments:
wish him all da best. beta days ahead
Well I agree Health is wealth----C21
Health is wealth my broda......even beta 4 u joor, with all dis bad news we get here evryday. Goodluck.
good luck bro... at the end it's just u and yourself
If you can please bro, run this country is hell and survival is not even surviving, it's unbearable.
good luck bro... at the end it's just u and yourself
Abeg this one should goan sit sumwhere an take Chilled Coke. Pple are dying saying you have hypertension. Are you the first to have it ni? Plz leave the country will ur absence make any diff to the missing girls? #Bringbackourgirls
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So sorry darling. .. dats Nigeria for u. Get well soon
Wow! Pele o. But a low salt/sodium diet will also help curb hypertension Sir...pls don't goooo....lol!
As far am concern Nigeria is still the best place to live in..If not for the boko boys tormenting our life this days...I love Naija I hate Jona....Na only u wan Waka go..Chai there's God oooh! .....@blissful_jay via Blackberry Bold 1
Guy go rest jor... wetin concern us if u dy relocate.. shey dat one wan bring back our girls ni.. guy face front..
#Oprano
omo olomo..kare..go n rest jare..me sef wan port
Linda correct yourself from not form...@blissful_jay via Blackberry Bold 1
well, .....emm.. ooooh. okay
If its for your health and wellness then don't hesitate.
Bp @ur age hich means no one is save
I really have no idea what exactly he's tryna say but then,health is wealth like they say
These days don't even blame anyone that wants to relocate because of mosquitoes.
~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA
Abeg run as fast as ur leg can take uu... Our government hav failed us ,uv have proved success can still b achieved in a country lyk ours,uv done ur part,liv d rest 4 us...
One thing I kno is that Lagos is highly stressful. To live and survive in Lagos entails daily struggle nd its overwhelming. U make money in Lagos but also spend it there, except if u dnt want a comfortable life. At d end of d day, u re left wt nothing to show for ur toils. If only he resided in d east all these while, he would hav been better off. I personally can't live in Lagos. I love peace of mind nd quietness. Goodbye Mr Kunle. May God heal u
Sooo sowi
He can relocate to anywhere he likes it not our business
my dear brother, u need grace...u dont need to use your blood and sweat....connect to Gods grace and u will be fine bro. GO to america, u will see alot of your kind there. Tap to Gods grace bro
Kunle its so true i feel ur pain
U want to leave don't use that as an excuse.
Wise decision! Nigeria is in a pestilential aqua and is not dafe for hypertensive people
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Wise decision! Nigeria is in a pestilential aqua and is not safe for hypertensive people
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Do what's best for you bro... You owe nobody! ...Ppl will always talk whether you stay or not!
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OL BOY, WHY EXPLAIN SO MUCH FURTHER
JUST CHECK OUT WHEN YOU WANT
SEARCHING FOR PUBLIC VALIDATION IN NIGERIA IS THE BIGGEST ERROR YOU CAN EVER CHOOSE TO MAKE BECAUSE IT AMOUNTS TO NOTHING BUT EXPOSING YOURSELF TO SADISTS AND PURE EVIL COMMENTERS.
@Richesofsolomon says::E don do,oya go bcos of ur health...bt we need dat local content in ur movies..hw r u going 2do dat....am ur no 1 Fan.
May God heal you soonest.
ROTFL who will save us weh no get money to travel! Chineke oh
...Mr Afolayan, its well with you
Health is wealth. Save yourself man.
CoolDiva speaks!
If relocating will help him let him do, is health is important #bright bravo#
Bye Bye
Like we give a fuck...msheeeeeew
You are on point my broda, the stress in Nigeria can kill faster than ebola if not well managed.
GO NAAA, ABI U DE BEG U SEF
Gud n get well soon
Good for u, follow ǔȓ heart dear. Naaija ɪ̣̝̇È™ no longer interesting for somebody with that kind of medical report
Kpele dear, buh there are many causes of hypertension, stress is jst one of dem. Anywys do tkcr of ur health. Its paramount!
Wish you well..
I don't blame you Kunle. Your health is your priority biko. U can function anywhere. The internet is a global village. me sef relocated to the Uk last year for health reasons.
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! My producer/Director Crush,He's very hardworking ......nothing will happen to u in Jesus Name! U'll leave long like a normal person .Amen
Ok takia o
This is extremely sad! Brilliant talent lost and many more will follow.
Ok takia o *in my 3 yr old nieces voice* bye bye bloda kay we wun miss u
i wish u all the very best kunlw.if i have my way , i will relocate too bcos BH activities are enough to create an hypertensive person...wish u well
Omoh nigeria reach to give person high BP no doubt
And Who Approves Linda
D guy is funny.he should find a better reason for relocating abeg.he makes it sound like Hypertension is a dead penalty.there r lots of Nigerians living with Hypertension n dey haven't relocated.Eat right,exercise, take ur meds and go for follow ups and u get to live a very normal live.he shud pack well jor
D guy is funny.he should find a better reason for relocating abeg.he makes it sound like Hypertension is a dead penalty.there r lots of Nigerians living with Hypertension n dey haven't relocated.Eat right,exercise, take ur meds and go for follow ups and u get to live a very normal live.he shud pack well jor
Linda,Linda,Linda hmmmm how many times I call u?let the man go na why are u holding him back ,anyway good for him health first jari.CHI.
I don't blame you jare, this Nigeria isn't too conducive esp now
It's good man, your health is the most important thing
Who wan die go die
Truth is 9ja is difficult to leave in so I don't blame u
Common gera out, if u like fly to d sky, who cares. Everyone will jus be commenting rubbish day by day.
Do wat so ever is best 4 u
so people don't die of hypertension abroad abi?
I feel for him, piracy is affecting his hard work. Do wht u hv to do to be happy, u owe dat to urself and nt to those looking up to u
Pele nigga
Dis guy s a weakling ..
#BringBackOurGirls
LIB Kritik.
I think Nigeria security structure should be reformed to guarante Nigerians safety of life and property, not mere rescue mission of abducted girls, because 'boko haram' can easily abduct another set of students after dis rescue mission has been completed and d foreign helpers has left for their countries. What would we do again? Inviting america again? Foreign help again? I think it s time for government to be very serious and always ready to take responsibility. ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥♡thanks ⌣̊┈̥-̶̯͡»̶̥
Good 4 him, if I had money I will definately relocate too. Its obvious some of d big men in this country are trying 2 bring this country down. They v looted all d money they can so they don't care about the less privileged people. I mean what's the point of sacrificing if the sacrifice will not make any meaning
Who says those living outside Nigeria dont have hypertension. Do something about your weight eat healthy foods and take a lot of rest my dear.
Abi o... He cant posibly remain in Nigeria solely bcus he dosnt want som ppl to b discouraged or sad. Like he said, health is wealth. May God be wit u Mr Afolayan
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Ok we 've heard. U are relocating bcos u have hypertension, what about those that have HIV have they moved out of d country? Haba! D Oyibo just came into d country to help us bring bk our girls and U are leaving. Okooo! Nigeria go better. When things gets better don't relocate ooo! Take care whn u r checking out.
Please,who needs him in Nigeria before? Just asking!
I DON'T BLAME YOU KUNLE...AND TO THINK THAT I HAD JUST POSTED THAT YOU WERE THE FIRST ARTISTE TO KEEP THINGS REAL, NOW THIS...ODI KA ANAMA AFU UZO OH!!! PLEASE MOVE TO THE US...DRS WILL TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF YOU HYPERTENSION IS VERY MANAGEABLE...THIS IS VERY SMART SO NO COMPLICATIONS WILL ARISE....I JUST APPLAUD U ONCE MORE FOR UR HONESTY, FOR SUCH A TALENTED MAN TO KEEP IT REAL ...THIS IS WHAT NIGERIA NEEDS, AND NOT LIVING A FAKE LIFESTYLE, MISLEADING PPL...GOD SPEED TO U AND UR WIFE AND KIDS AND DON'T STRESS URSELF TOO MUCH NOTHING IS WORTH IT, JUST HOLD STEADFASTLY TO THE LORD JESUS AND HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH!!!!
"I have been diagnosed with hypertension, so I should stay here and die because I want to impress people?
This part cracked me up.. =))º°˚˚˚°ÂºÐ½aĦaнaº°˚˚˚°Âº=))
I can imagine his voice and that accent of his..
Sweedy!! Pls goo ooo... Your health is over important..
The truth has finally come out. So, u follow for people wey dey shear blood, eh? Chai, all these blood u are shearing, ehh. Remember there is God oooo!
You've always wanted to go,go bye bye...Yeye man,every average man has hypertension in Nigeria...so get a grip of yourselve man,run along Chao.
Lol abi oooO....mi sef don dey get BP wth all d@ haz bin hpenin in dis country of late....#bringbackourgirlsnow....
You've always wanted to go,go bye bye...Yeye man,every average man has hypertension in Nigeria...so get a grip of yourselve man,run along Chao.
Why is he sharing his medical history and diagnosis on Facebook, it seems as if he is looking for approval!! Abeg relocate and stop acting like a butcher!!! There are others still around!!!whizman
Pls go if i want to go.
Hhhmmm, if we all relocate to other countries cos of health issues & also because we can afford it, who then stays to build the Nigeria of our dreams? He is relocating to a country developed by its indigens. What if the citizens of such country had chickened out like him, instead of developing the country, where would he go to? If u wan travel out, guy travel. Nor just begin give us reason we nor gel. Wia wahala nor dey?
If u like av AIDS.Dat na ur headache.U can die of EBOLA VIRUS for all I care.All d money u made wat dd u use them for?Stop bothering us wif ur silly excuses.We av enough already #BringBackOur20m$JONA#
If u like av AIDS.Dat na ur headache.U can die of EBOLA VIRUS for all I care.All d money u made wat dd u use them for?Stop bothering us wif ur silly excuses.We av enough already #BringBackOur20m$JONA#
I guess 95% of Nigerians within d age of 28-above are hypertensive so you don't need an excuse to relocate, its ur choice and u owe no one any explanation
Shey na only u go first get hypertension dnt use dat as an xcuse if u wan reloacte bye bye....linda abeg post beta news jhooor
Please go anywhere and take care of urself. Health first. Wish u quick recovery.
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I so love dis guy..hahahahaha..but dis isn't funny HBP cox of Nigeria?Ok oh.ur health is impotant.
YOU SURE SAY NO BE BOKO HARAM DEY CHASE YOU ? ANYWAY THANK GOD SAY U GET WHERE 2 GO.
Bros!!..are u ready to pay heavy taxes over there???...bobo u better dey here dey chop life dey go with ur colleagues...u just wan go suffer
Niceone man health is really wealth and if i was yu i would travel long tym ago and leave this country for gud i swear.... Well, go well and i wish yu dont come back...
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Okae.......well said
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All this people living naija bcos of bad goverment, i like ur style but FG, there is God oooooO...
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Why the public service announcement?
U don't ve to be rude kunle....
U don't ve to be rude kunle....
infact i am moving too, but where sef? this country is messed up. Hypertension is not my portion in Jesus name. Amen. Sorry Kunle it shall be well
If u can run out of dis country pls do, com to uk, their healthcare is free, even if u r a visitor in uk and u had. Motor accident u wud b treated free first not nigeria dat de wil b askin for money first bfor treatement, light and water 24hrs, good transport systen? Make ona de form patriotism, run, I say run witout lookin bck,it hurts me dat my family is stil in naija
Oh!!! Sorry dear. Its gud to take dat decision.
If u nvr travel out before, u no go know d hardship wey dey naija,run if u can I say
Nigeria is a messed up country. I would too if i could. When i bring up relocation, my husband flares up as if soldier ant bit his balls. One day now i will surmon the courage, take my kids and voom.
Thumb up big bro and God be with u . Good luck
Next he will say he's leavin america coz he has diabetics. Mr man deal wit ur issues n stop runnin away. But me tink dre is more 2 d story coz it sounds too silly. Just sayin...D curious1
Onye nkuzi ode akpu!
Good health shall be yours. Amen!
It's called exercise and diet . Any country you go to it will be the same thing if you do not change your lifestyle. Please why is this news??
Exactly. Which kin bcos he has hypertension. People wey get am since don die abi their drugs no de enter naija again. Abeg na im sabi. At least one out.
Good luck.
Okay, so those wherever you are relocating to no dey get high blood pressure abi. It is well with you oya now bye bye.
you don't need to explain to anyone , i would advise exercise,eat healthy shed some weight Gods best
As someone who lost a parent to hypertension and High BP...I definitely can relate....this country is truly frustrating...but God will see us through it all.
U re senseless
Aburo,
I understand your position. Many are living with same condition brought on by constant stress.
Stress plenty for where you wan travel go too. You will soon find out.
Much better if your trip is for economic gain.
Dem no get cure for hypertension here o!
Dem no get cure for anything as long as the pharmaceutical companies stand to continue to gain from your reducing signs and symptoms, their lobby and "clean-up" crew will never let any cure come to light.
So because of hypertension, u need to relocate. Hypertension is high blood pressure for goodness sake. Now that he is aware, he can change his diet and start exercising and take the necessary prescribed medication daily.
There are tons of people living with hypertension in Nigeria and being in Nigeria is not what will kill them. I'm sorry but this is just excuses to me.
I dont think you need an excuse to leave. To the best of my knowledge YOU ARE AN ADULT. Whatever country you are going people there dont have Hypertension? Bullshit!!!
I just developed BP reading ur comment 😅😂😂😂😆
Linda pls post our comment mbok
Epic Abi wat do u call ur silly self?are u for real?do u know many pple dat have hypertension in naija die anyhow?Do u want d poor guy to die just like dat?
Hehehehahahahahohohoho
Who told u that people in aboard doesn't have hypertension. African man with their brain.
wherever you go (mr overrated), note that you have to drop a few pounds. your weight is also a health risk, not just Naija stress.
wherever you go (mr overrated), note that you have to drop a few pounds. your weight is also a health risk, not just Naija stress.
yeah health matters a lot but someday and surely, your still going to be buried in naija... just make sure your P.O.P ground nah naija.
Lool...........u r so right.
is there any1 in dis country dat's not hypertensive,even without being diagnosed?i beg talk true,u wan go hustle,simple!
Lmao! Anon, una no go kee person wiv onu ojor unu. Lol!
Diet and exercise will control this.You can move, but there is pressure everywhere and you must still diet and exercise
Diet and exercise will control this.You can move, but there is pressure everywhere and you must still diet and exercise
U sound like an ignorant man no matter where u go if u don't change certain life style hypertension will still catch up w u. Silvo
#ok BYE, habi u need us to approve ur visa. **next topic please**
Wish u well. You first
Kunle afolayan's mind no dey this count anymore
E nor easy. But if hunger fire you, your brain go tell you.
Oga, but you know the cause of your hypertension sha?!
My brother do what is best for you oooo, Naija is stressful you have already made your indelible mark in your industry . You can continue doing that from anywhere in the world abet no mind anybody take care of your health and wellbeing first!!! best wishes
I hope Kunle not insinuating that one can only be fully hypertensive when operating a buisiness from Nigeria.
May be the guy trying to run away from family members... :)
I wish him all the best and like what the friend of that girl who commited suicide said: ITS OKAY TO BE WEAK people will lift you u and help you if they mean well.... Health first sir- go where you can finbd your peace.. DONT WAIT UNTIL YOU SUFFER A MENTAL BREAKDOWN BECAUSE ALL THE PEOPLE INSULTING YOU FOR LEAVING WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF YOU
make i hear better tin for my ear jare..i dont knw y pple make it seem as if there is a tree planted abroad that yield money n success..abeg can some one tel me hw one uses blood to be successful. sweat is ok but blood.......abi na ritual blood?..u get hypertension,,u de talk wen pple dey die evry day from all sort of illnesses n bombs all over d world.or u better pass dem...instead of u to thank ur God for life...
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