Nollywood veteran actor Kanayo O Kanayo speaks up on the state of the movie industry in Nigeria.
He stated this in a recent interview with Afia Tv, he said Nollywood shouldn’t be a ground for Brazilian Butt Life (BBL), sex workers, Instagram influencers, and homosexuality as it was a very reputable industry.
The legendary actor also revealed that the industry is a creative industry for building talents and a place to learn how to act.
He called out female Instagram influencers who are gradually creeping into the industry for being the biggest cause of disrespect to the craft and the industry.
He however note that they would fizzle out with time as they have limited time to shine like the sun.
“Nollywood should not be a ground for BBL; bum bum enlargement. Nollywood should not be a ground for people doing runs. Nollywood should not be a ground where people’s dollars are stolen in hotels. All these Nollywood girls, it is not a ground for gay or lesbianism.
It is a ground for creativity. Nollywood is not a ground for learning how to act. Many people come to Nollywood to learn how to act. You are supposed to come to the industry to better and hone your talent. Many girls after hearing Genevieve [Nnaji] is a millionaire, Omatola [Akande] is a billionaire, would go and borrow wigs and come [to the movie industry] deceiving themselves”.
Finally he stated that anyone is free to join the film industry but it should be based on their talent.
Many social media users took the comment section to agree with the actor.
Kelly Jay Evergreen wrote: “Someone has to say something and that’s what he is doing”
Arikeee wrote: “So true cause some producers will choose ukwu against raw talent”
Mheenarh wrote: “Man is saying the fact. To be a successful artist now be like BBL dey requirements”
Holly Mama wrote: “When Toyin Abraham raised this issue den, dat one must belong to an association, the table was turned on her. Some felt she was being jealous”
I Am Kelasokari wrote; “Especially in Asabawood. No talents anymore, just cruise and Insha Allah”.
