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Julius Agwu recalls health crisis, says friends deserted him

Comedian Julius Agwu became emotional while recalling his brain surgery and the difficult period that followed, saying some friends and associates abandoned him during his recovery.

By GlowRy Atuah

1 min read 1 views Updated Oct 12, 2026
Nigerian comedian and actor Julius Agwu became emotional while recalling the health crisis that changed his life, saying some friends and associates deserted him during his recovery. He spoke during an appearance on the Beer Parlour Talk Show, where he reflected on his career and the difficult period following his brain surgery.

Agwu said people close to him stopped communicating with him during the ordeal and also alleged that a former manager handled his money before their relationship broke down. He became tearful while discussing the experience and expressed gratitude to those who continued to support him.

Agwu underwent brain surgery in 2015 after doctors discovered a tumour. He has previously spoken about the serious complications that followed, including a period of coma during his recovery.

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Comedian Julius Agwu became emotional while recalling his brain surgery and the difficult period that followed, saying some friends and associates abandoned him during his recovery. Nigerian comedian and actor Julius Agwu became emotional while recalling the health crisis that changed his life, saying some friends and associates deserted him during his recovery. He spoke during an appearance...

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  • Comedian Julius Agwu became emotional while recalling his brain surgery and the difficult period that followed, saying some friends and associates abandoned him during his recovery.
  • Nigerian comedian and actor Julius Agwu became emotional while recalling the health crisis that changed his life, saying some friends and associates deserted him during his recovery.
  • He spoke during an appearance on the Beer Parlour Talk Show, where he reflected on his career and the difficult period following his brain surgery.Agwu said people close to him stopped communicating with him during the ordeal and also alleged that a former manager handled his money before their relationship broke down.
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Comedian Julius Agwu became emotional while recalling his brain surgery and the difficult period that followed, saying some friends and associates abandoned him during his recovery. Nigerian comedian and actor Julius Agwu became emotional while recalling the health crisis that changed his life, saying some friends and associates deserted him during his recovery. He spoke during an appearance...

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October 3, 2026

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