Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O Kanayo, has courageously tackled the pervasive subject of homosexuality in the movie industry, shining attention on its importance.
Kanayo recently made an appearance on Nedu Wazobia’s famous podcast “The Honest Bunch.”
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In his honest interview, the veteran actor revealed the hidden sides of Nollywood, exposing covert tactics that have stifled the industry’s growth.
According to GIST LOVERS, during his fascinating conversation with Nedu and his crew, Kanayo O Kanayo discussed his long-term acting goals and desire for a successful career.
Kanayo openly voiced worry about the flood of inexperienced young women into Nollywood who have acquired access via unscrupulous ways. He decried the predominance of people who lack acting skill but have landed jobs via dubious means such as “sex-for-role.”
Thespian emphasised that acting is a skill that requires intrinsic ability that may be developed but cannot be obtained by shortcuts or manipulation.
He has expressed his desire to continue performing far into his 90s or beyond.
This coming hours after Kanayo O. Kanayo publicly accused teenage actress Angel Unigwe and her mother, manager Juliet Unigwe, of violating a contractual agreement.
According to the filmmaker, Angel Unigwe prematurely left a filming contract with his production company due to her mother’s intervention.
Kanayo O Kanayo urged Nollywood producers to avoid working with the young actress and even threatened to disrupt any shoots involving her in the future.
Watch the video:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8hh7BANFw0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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