Veteran Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has stated that modern Nollywood is more focused on appearance than passion, unlike when she and her colleagues first started.
Naija News reports that the thespian, during a recent interview with her colleague, Ayo Adesanya, spoke about how the industry has changed over the years.
Bimbo stated that, previously, Nollywood actors were driven purely by passion, rather than money or glamour, citing legends like Joke Silva and Sola Sobowale, who were also passionate about their craft, prioritising the art over comfort.
She recalled how they would work long hours, even overnight, without caring about food or pay, to bring stories to life.
The thespian, however, stated that things are different now, as many actors are more concerned about makeup, outfits, and looks, even going so far as to undergo Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).
Bimbo Akintola added that looks will fade, but true artistry lasts.
She said, “The passion is gone… When we joined the industry, we were passion-driven, how much were we paid? It was not about money but the passion to just make a difference, everyone was passionate about the work, the likes Joke Silva and Shola Sobowale were also passionate about the work. You have people who will not sleep at the but work overnight, not in a hotel but in a set.
“It was not about glamour, it is gritty sometimes and reality, we reflect life back at society. When we do a stage play, you see the passion in actor who want to give their best in the presence of the audience. But today, people are selective of their look, outfit which why there is a spike in BBL. Everyone is now focused on BBL. It’s now about looks and not content.”
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