{"id":146075,"date":"2024-01-31T21:44:57","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T21:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/31\/i-wont-support-smokers-in-nollywood-rita-edochie\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T21:44:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T21:44:57","slug":"i-wont-support-smokers-in-nollywood-rita-edochie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/31\/i-wont-support-smokers-in-nollywood-rita-edochie\/","title":{"rendered":"I Won\u2019t Support Smokers In Nollywood- Rita Edochie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Rita Edochie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, has taken to social media to issue a stern warning to her colleagues in the industry regarding their lifestyle choices.<br \/>In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Rita conveyed a strong message, cautioning individuals who engage in excessive smoking and drinking that they shouldn\u2019t expect financial support from her if they face health challenges as a result.<br \/>Expressing her concern for those who neglect health warnings, Rita emphasized that vital organs such as the kidneys, heart, liver, and lungs are delicate and require proper care.<br \/>She wrote, \u201cAll these people that are playing with their lives anyhow, smoking and drinking beyond control. When you start having health challenges, I won\u2019t contribute shi shi.\u201d<br \/>She highlighted the ubiquity of warnings about the dangers of smoking and excessive drinking, emphasizing that individuals should take responsibility for their well-being. Rita Edochie made it clear that those who neglect such warnings and later face health issues should not approach her for financial assistance.<br \/>Quoting the Federal Ministry of Health\u2019s warning that \u201csmokers are liable to die young,\u201d which is prominently displayed on cigarette packets, Rita underscored the need for personal responsibility. She concluded her message with a firm stance, declaring, \u201cI no go give one kobo ooo.\u201d<br \/>Rita Edochie\u2019s outspoken message addresses a prevalent issue in the entertainment industry, where unhealthy lifestyles can have significant consequences. 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