A good week tout le monde! I’m scared! I’m itching all over! Well on my arms and my shins. I don’t know if it’s the lagoon I plunged into while doing a scene where I, sorry, my character, was murdered by the police just because he used a hapless lady as a human shield, or because of the oppressive heat conditions I worked under while wearing a very heavy cloak all afternoon. On the one hand I may be looking at an adverse skin condition, and on the other, it could just be heat rash. When I finished that day and looked at my hands, they looked like boiled mackerel fish that had been left out in the sun for too long.
I have since then played the role of a home doctor by having three showers a day, yesterday with a good dose of antiseptic in my water, lubed myself liberally with antifungal and antibacterial cream and ghosted myself all over with dusting powder before turning in for the night. It has come down somewhat but it still lingers, possibly on account of the oppressive heat that has found its way into my home on account of the recent breakdown of my air conditioner. Don’t worry about me; if symptoms still persist, I will be sure to see a doctor, much as I hate to see those walls for fear of the confirmation of my worst nightmare. I now realise God never lets me get ill; I’d die many times before my death.
Right now I’m getting ready for two sets, the first on the Tinsel set, rush to the passport office to pick my new e-passport(with a very horrible picture of me) during the interlude, and then over to Uche’s Damage set to complete the red carpet scene that ended in a fiasco at the Vantage hotel, Oniru, on account of its greedy manager who demanded more money than was initially agreed upon by both parties when he saw the celebrities coming in. Now I have to pay for his obtuse business intellect and greed by going for a reshoot and possibly losing out on another job. I hope he gets what’s coming to him for trying to take the food off my table. Nonsense!
Anyhow, I’m off to another antiseptic shower before getting another antifungal/antibacterial coating and off to the harsher work climate. Until then, watch where you swim and have another great week everyone! Ouch! Scratch scratch…
Na wa o. This acting profession no easy. Hope you feel better soon. And as for that sharp guy, you no fit blame am now... That's Naija nusiness a.k.a. area boy tactics for you.
ReplyDeleteSounds like someone put itching powder on your cloak!
ReplyDeleteWith your fair complexion you better take care of this skin problem quickly and more seriously...
ReplyDeleteHave you tried to cast out the spirit of scratch from your body? It might work!
Just joking...
Sorry dear! Hope say no be kro-koro you get oh.......lol! Try using Cortizone cream. You will definitely feel better. Be safe.
ReplyDeleteHi K, my goodness..... swimming in the lagoon?
ReplyDeleteThis scene was suppose to be done by a stuntman who will use special clothing. You see what we were talking about insurance the other post, producers will not kill our stars for us. Back to greedy manager, this man should be sack, or he doesn´t know that Uche Jombo was doing PR for them, nonsense! They suppose to have given her the place for free, some nigerians with business intellect indeed!
That is Africa.No business ethics.Duplicity is what we do best.I can imagine what you guys went through that day.
ReplyDeleteBon Weekend!
Mimi
Kalu my love, please stop playing a home doctor and go see the real one. Forget about the needle, it won´t hurt, lol. Nice blog.
ReplyDeleteHi K, you jumping into the lagoon? All these dangerous scenes are supposed to be done by a stuntman nah. That man knows nothing about business and PR afterall customers are always right and in this case he is guilty. I hope he gets whats coming to him too. This is the second time I`m posting, what happen to my other comment?
ReplyDeleteSo interesting to know that you guys are doing great jobs for the viewers. Take care of your skin and have a blessed sunday.
ReplyDeleteKalu keep doing what you know best, I am impressed and with your writing too!
ReplyDeleteHey K,..have you tried hydrocortisone cream 0.5% or 1%?...it helps with itchy and inflammed skin.use for just 2wks @ a time.
ReplyDeleteAvoid harsh soaps .
Ouch!!!! I take it back, acting is no fun. Sowwy lol
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Hello kalu,
ReplyDeleteJumping into the lagoon isn't a good idea, but kpele ooo. If your skin condition persists, try olive oil contained lotions and oils, like the belezza beauty oil from umbria,italy. Belezza beauty oil is a wonderful healing elixir that can take care of 90% of skin conditions. if u can order it, it will really help you. Apply that oil all over your body, preferrably when damp, because it dissolves well with water, for about a month and you will see the results on your skin. That's my idea. it REALLY works for me. Take care.
You apt of description of things is impeccable and amazing... (like boiled mackerel left in d sun)
ReplyDeleteMmmmm am wondering at wot kld be your worst fear seeing a doc...if symptoms persist please see a one...and also get the A/C fixed and be careful of the nxt lagoon you plunge into
In all hope you get well soon