Top actor, Zack Orji, escapes death in auto accident
Friday, January 9, 2009
Leading Nollywood actor and the former national president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Mr. Zack Orji, miraculously escaped death on Wednesday, in a ghastly motor accident, in Bauchi State.






However, a close friend said to be with him in a Sport Utility Vehicle at the time of the accident (SUV), according to Daily Sun’s source, was not so lucky as he died on the spot.

It was further gathered that the Enugu State-born actor was immediately rushed to an undisclosed hospital, where he was said to be responding to treatment.

Confirming the sad news, Mr. Ejike Asiegbu, the national president of (AGN), said he was devastated when the news reached him, adding that he had already met and spoken with Ngozi, Orji’s wife.

“ On behalf of AGN, I want to assure Nigerians, especially the teeming fans of Mr. Zack Orji, that he is hale and hearty. We have been in constant touch with his immediate family, through his amiable wife. His very good friend and confidante, Mr. Anayo Odobeatu, the CEO of O’Jez, has also assured us that Zack is alive and responding to treatment.

In fact, as I speak with you, our people and some of his family members are already on their way to Bauchi. As soon as they are back, we would issue an official release and tell Nigerians and the world the true position of Zack’s health and how the unfortunate accident happened. Meanwhile, Nigerians should keep praying for Zack and his household,” Asiegbu told Daily Sun.

Also speaking, Mr. Odobeatu said the sad news spoilt his whole day, further disclosing that he was on the phone with Orji, a couple of hours before the crash.

“ I have been in constant touch with the wife, and the news reaching me has it that Zack, is responding to treatment, the wife even spoke to him briefly. We have not yet confirmed, but it is also being alleged that the close friend driving with him died on the spot of the accident. Our people are already on their way to Bauchi, so we cannot say much for now.”

When Daily Sun met her in Surulere for comments, Ngozi, Orji was visibly shaken and could not say a word.

Zack Orji, who clocked 50 last year, is a pioneer and versatile actor in Nollywood. He is also a producer and director. He read Estate Management and speaks French fluently. The soft-spoken actor has entertained his teeming fans in several Nollywood movies, including the very controversial Glamour Girls, where his raunchy role was widely criticized.

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WOW that would have been a huge loss, Zack is a legend in Nollywood.

To God be the glory for his survival and equally pray for the soul of the person travelling with him to rest in perfect peace.

thank God he survived.

Nigerian roads are death traps.

earTHMama:

Nigerian roads are death traps.

Thank God he's alive!

earTHMama:

Nigerian roads are death traps.

The drivers are just as bad!!!
I went to my cousin's wedding in osun state and we drove from lagos to osun. We witnessed 2 different LIVE accidents where the drivers were careless and another which could had been the worst. A trailer was triple overloaded and while driving at full speed the right rear tire came off and the lorry had to skid off the road-we were directly (on the left) behind this asshole. If it was the left tire that came off that would be another story

@ Topic
Glad he's alive - He's a very good actor
Loved watching his movies especially blood money 1&2 - watched that movie like 20 times

earTHMama:

Nigerian roads are death traps.

true its God thats protecting everyone you cant survive nigeria without jesus

Thank God he is okay

Thank God he survived. He is one of my favorite moviestars.

Oluwaseun. Tank God