“Enjoy your life now you are young” Nollywood veteran Chiwetalu Agu addresses the youth on the gift of life

Nigerian Nollywood icon Chiwetalu Agu has pubicly offered his piece of advice to the younger generation following the view of his experience.

The active Nollywood icon in a viral video advised the youth over the need to enjoy their youth while they can, warning them against the turbulence of old age.

According to him, it’s very vital for the youth to enjoy their time as much as they can because when they get old, it would be filled with challenges they must likely face with fate.

This he backed with the claim that old age is filled with challenges encircled around health, responsibilities, and death. In his words, most old men suffer diabetes, heart disease, and other health complications attributed to their weakening cells.

Also, he urged the youth to prepare for their future while still enjoying their youth. This he centered on making money, keeping a peaceful family, and preparing solely mentally for what is coming ahead.

However, he mentioned that he is not scaring anyone over the progidy of old age. Rather, he is tutoring the younger generation over the gift of life and how it’s necessary to enjoy it while you can.

Nigerians couldn’t hold their nerves and reacted massively according to their views.

“Enjoy yourself now that you are young. Old age is full of challenges. Time waits for no one. Live your life to the fullest, while you have the opportunity.”- Nollywood Veteran, Chiwetalu Agu pic.twitter.com/SSvuommXVz

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