Nollywood actor Zack Orji has denied a viral claim about his country of origin being Gabon and not Nigeria.
The movie star said those spreading the claim that he is not a Nigerian are liars, and God will deal with them accordingly.
This comes after a podcast video that surfaced on social media, showed the actor revealing that he was born in Gabon, which would make him a citizen of the Central African nation.
According to Orji in the podcast, his father’s job required him to travel extensively to various countries, resulting in Zack’s birth occurring in Gabon.
However, in a statement shared on his Instagram. Orji issued a strong disclaimer, affirming his true heritage as Nigerian and rejecting the fact that he is from Gabon.
He further added that he is proud to be a Nigerian from Enugu State precisely.
The statement reads; “Not long ago, they said I was dead, and, by God’s grace and mercy, it eventually turned out to be a lie from the pit of hell.
“Now, another lie from the pit of hell has emerged, claiming that I said, “I’m from Gabon, I’m not a Nigerian”.
“I hereby issue a disclaimer dissociating myself from that lie. I am a full-blooded Nigerian, both of my parents are Nigerians.
“I am from Enugu State, the Coal City State. I am proudly Nigerian, and I am equally proud of my Nigerian heritage.
“God almighty will deal with whoever originated that lie as he dims fit.”
