Popular Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Chatta, has opened up about a heartbreaking moment in his life, the death of his first child due to his inability to pay hospital bills.
In a video shared online from a movie set, Chatta got emotional as he shared the painful story with some of his crew members. According to him, years ago, his daughter was admitted to a hospital in the Iddo area of Lagos, but he couldn’t raise enough money to cover her treatment.
Despite walking long distances in search of help from Ijora Badia to Makoko, he was unable to get the funds he needed. Sadly, his baby girl died.
He said, “Malik is not my firstborn. My first child is a baby girl. I lost her because I couldn’t pay hospital bills.
“She was taken to the hospital in the Iddo area of Lagos State. I trekked from Ijora Badia to Makoko, and I couldn’t get any money until she died. My first child was buried in the old wooden crate of Coke.”
The actor’s emotional confession has touched many fans online, with people praising his strength and honesty in sharing such a painful memory.
Meanwhile, Ibrahim Chatta, has opened up about why he’s never been considered for the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), despite spending decades in the Nigerian film industry.
Chatta, who was recently nominated in the Best Lead Actor category for his role in House of GAA, lost the award to fellow actor Femi Adebayo, who starred in Seven Doors.
However, in a recent interview on the Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast, the 54-year-old actor revealed that his absence from the AMVCA over the years is not by neglect or oversight — but by choice.
According to him, he has never submitted any of his movies for AMVCA consideration. Chatta explained that he’s simply not interested in the award or attending the ceremonies.
“I don’t pray for it because it’s not something I want,” he said.
By Ezinne Okorie.
