In a video snippet published by *@whereistheliepodcast* on YouTube, veteran Nollywood actor Clemson Cornell, popularly known as Agbogidi, recounted a hilarious yet serious encounter with legendary actress Liz Benson during a film shoot. Cornell explained that his realistic makeup and delivery as a native doctor thoroughly terrified Benson, causing her to flee the set after mistaking him for an actual herbalist brought in by the director.
The actor noted that the incident occurred mid-production when Benson refused to return to set or shoot scenes alongside him until she was fully reassured by crew members. She firmly believed the production team had hired a genuine spiritual practitioner rather than a professional actor playing a dramatic role.
Reporting the story, *Naija News* confirmed, “Cornell stated that his portrayal was so convincing that Liz Benson became visibly uncomfortable and walked away.” Additionally, entertainment commentator *@DrTopicNaija* noted on TikTok, “Agbogidi’s story about Liz Benson shows just how dedicated veteran Nollywood actors were to total character immersion.”
The viral story offers a rare, hilarious peak into old-school Nollywood set dynamics and highlights the legendary commitment actors brought to character costuming and performance. Expect nostalgic Nollywood clips of both actors to trend across TikTok and Instagram over the next few days.
Source: Naija News — https://www.naijanews.com/2026/09/04/nigerian-newspaper-headlines-4th-september-2026/, September 4, 2026
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