Nollywood actor Jide Awobona has opened up about his discomfort with kissing scenes in movies, citing health risks and unpleasant experiences on set.

In an interview with Yanga FM, the actor revealed that he once had to kiss an unnamed actress with bad breath during a shoot, an experience that left him uncomfortable.

When asked if he takes on kissing roles, Awobona responded in Pidgin English, “Yes, I have done it. But if you get that kind funny odor, I go japa oo. I no fit kiss you.”

Pressed further by the interviewer on whether he had acted with someone with mouth odor, he confirmed the incident.

“Yes, I don act with somebody wey get mouth odor. And I go one place go wash my mouth. And the person con see me. I just dey pray make person no go contact something because I don tire,” he said.