Nollywood actor, Prince Eke has sparked conversation on social media after issuing a blunt health advisory to his followers, warning that the medical professionals of tomorrow may not be as rigorously trained as those of the past.

In a post shared on his Instagram page, the Imo State-born actor and filmmaker told his audience that their future doctors are currently using artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to pass examinations, and that it was high time Nigerians took personal responsibility for their own health.

The actor, whose full name is Prince Oluebube Eke and who is widely known by his nickname “Mr. Humility,” urged his followers to begin working out regularly and eating healthy as a proactive measure against relying on a medical system he implied was being compromised by shortcut learning. The post, which carried the hashtags #agumba and #igboamaka, reflected a broadly Igbo cultural pride underpinning his message, with the latter hashtag loosely translating to “the Igbo are great” suggesting he was speaking directly to an audience rooted in that identity.

The remarks quickly gained traction online, with the post drawing hundreds of likes and comments within an hour of being shared. Many followers appeared to resonate with the concern about the quality of medical education in Nigeria and beyond, a topic that has become increasingly relevant as artificial intelligence tools grow in popularity among students at all academic levels.

The debate around AI use in professional training programmes, including medicine, has intensified globally, with educators and policymakers grappling with how to maintain standards in an era of readily accessible digital assistance.

Prince Eke, who has featured in over 150 Nollywood productions since breaking into the industry with the 2003 film Indecent Proposal, has remained active on social media as a voice that blends entertainment with social commentary. The actor, who holds a master’s degree in International Relations from Imo State University and a psychology degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has long cultivated a persona that goes beyond screen roles, often weighing in on matters of public interest.

His latest remarks add to a growing chorus of voices urging Nigerians to prioritise preventive healthcare over dependence on an often overstretched health system.