Nigerian comedian and actor Julius Agwu has opened up about a previously less-discussed effect of the brain surgery he underwent in the United States in 2015, saying the procedure affected his sexual function.
Agwu made the disclosure during a recent episode of the Beer Parlour Talk Show, where he reflected on how his health ordeal affected his body, career and personal life.
During the conversation, the host asked whether the brain condition or the surgery had affected other parts of his body, including his sexual function.
Agwu responded in Pidgin English, saying his penis stopped functioning after the operation.
Other participants on the programme, including Mr Patrick, subsequently discussed the connection between the brain and nerves involved in the procedure, appearing to suggest a possible link to the problem Agwu described. The discussion, however, did not establish a medical diagnosis or independently confirm the cause of the condition.
Agwu underwent brain surgery in the United States in 2015 after doctors reportedly discovered three tumours. One of the tumours was said to be about the size of a golf ball. He has previously spoken publicly about the health crisis and its impact on his life and career.
During the latest programme, Agwu also reflected on his contribution to Nigeria’s comedy industry, particularly his work in music comedy.
He described his role in the development of the style and linked it to the way his mind works.
The conversation later became emotional as Agwu spoke about his career and what he described as abandonment by some friends during his difficult period.
He became tearful while expressing his feelings and said some people who were previously close to him stopped communicating with him.
Agwu has remained a recognised figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, particularly for combining music and comedy in his performances and for his appearances in Nollywood productions.
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His latest disclosure provides another glimpse into the personal challenges he says followed the brain surgery more than a decade ago.