Gideon Okeke Calls Out Wardrobe Team Over Skin Rashes After Wearing Epic Costume on Set: "Wash It"

• Gideon Okeke dragged Nollywood wardrobe departments on social media after developing severe rashes from animal skin costumes used during an epic film shoot
• Sharing his ordeal on Instagram, he criticised the lack of hygiene and urged wardrobe teams to wash outfits before reuse
• His complaint sparked widespread reactions, with fans and industry observers backing his call for improved health standards

Nigerian actor Gideon Okeke has publicly called out Nollywood wardrobe team over poor costume hygiene, after reportedly suffering a severe skin reaction while filming an epic production.

Taking to his Instagram stories on Wednesday, July 30, the former Tinsel star revealed that he returned home from set with his body covered in rashes caused by the animal skin tunics used during production.

According to Gideon, the issue stemmed from unwashed costumes that had been reused without proper care.

He expressed frustration over what he described as a recurring problem in Nollywood’s epic film productions, where traditional and costume-heavy roles often require actors to wear materials that can be rough on the skin.

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He stressed that simple hygiene practices, like washing costumes before handing them over to another actor, could prevent such health issues.

In his words:

"Back home with a body full of RASHES!!! Dear wardrobe department... Do Nollywood a crying favour by washing those animal skin tunics, before giving it to the next unsuspecting talent.

The yeye wey dey that wardrobe dey SMELL. Diaries from a Nollywood EPIC"

Gideon Okeke shows off skin rashes

In a video also shared on his Instagram story, Gideon showed the rashes on his body, expressing visible irritation and disappointment.

While trying to keep a calm tone, he did not hold back in criticising the wardrobe team responsible, calling their negligence unacceptable.

He pointed out that proper costume maintenance is not just about comfort, but also a health and safety issue for actors who spend long hours on set.

See the post below:

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Gideon Okeke rants over skin rashes, reactions

The actor’s subtle outburst has sparked conversations among netizens.

Some supporters applauded him for speaking out about a long-standing industry issue that is often overlooked, especially in productions that demand traditional, rugged attire. Others echoed his concerns, urging Nollywood producers and departments to take better care in managing costumes to prevent similar incidents.

Legit.ng gathered some comments:

akube_lounge wrote:

😂😂 i too like this Gideon.

iamstephanie_n_ noted:

They don't take the clothes to laundry be use. Its bad.

sandylopezgifts_souvenirs commented:

Una don carry craw craw give brotherly 😂

mz_amakagrace said:

Sorry oo pls u guys should take those costumes to dry cleansers after use.

omobee75421 averred

Gideon, it is possible you developed an allergy to wool/furs. Be careful.

berryblaast_01 said:

You deserve it,after attacking my jim iyke for no reason,may ur hands be too short to scratch tho😛🤣🤣👩🏾‍🦯

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theycloneemwanta commented:

Na because una Dey shoot local movies 😂

Gideon Okeke slams Jim Iyke over post

In another development, Legit.ng reported that Gideon Okeke criticised Jim Iyke over his unconventional birthday message to actress Kate Henshaw.

While some saw Jim Iyke’s post as sarcastic humour, Gideon called it arrogant and narcissistic, sparking widespread debate.

His harsh words quickly went viral, dividing social media users on whether his reaction was justified.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng