Nollywood actor Jide Awobona says he felt concerned about potential health risks after filming kissing scenes. According to reports from Legit.ng and Daily Post Nigeria, Awobona described an experience in which he had to kiss an unnamed actress while filming, but he noticed she had bad breath. He said the incident prompted him to worry about whether he could contract a disease, noting that kissing roles can involve close contact even when cast members have not undergone medical checks. Awobona also said he was praying not to get sick following the scene. The accounts describe his comments as an expression of discomfort with how kissing scenes are handled on set, particularly regarding health precautions. Neither outlet provides details about any illness or medical evaluation afterward. The statements are presented as personal concerns raised publicly by the actor, focused on the perceived risk of infection from intimate on-screen interaction.