Nollywood actor, Uzor Arukwe, has disclosed what Nigerian filmmakers consider before giving out a role to thespians.
Arukwe claimed that social media following had always played a vital role for actors to be given a role in the Nigerian movie industry.
The actor lamented that talent has not been given enough consideration in the industry.
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He also admitted that the pattern affected him during his days as a struggling thespian.
In a recent interview, the thespian said, “I remember all so clearly when I started. It was a big problem for me.
“There was a time in this industry when it was mostly about Instagram and Twitter followers, and stuff like that. I didn’t understand it but knew it was something I had to be at peace with, because a production house wants to hire you and they’re looking at your numbers. ‘But can he act?’ That is the question I always ask. But there are some people who are blessed who are fantastic actors who have numbers and they’ve been doing well.”
