Seasoned Nigerian actor, Kevin Ikeduba has admitted that he would have taken an illegitimate route to survival if he were not in the movie industry.
Ikeduba revealed during a recent interview on Hip TV programme, ‘Trending,’ that if he did not make a career for himself in acting, he would be a drug baron.
The host, Pascal, asked: “If you weren’t an actor, what would you be doing?”
In response, the talented thespian said; “I would be a drug baron if I wasn’t an actor.”
CorrectNG recalls that Kevin Ikeduba made his Nollywood debut in the year 2000. He is best known for playing the role of notorious criminal in movies.
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Nigerian comedian and actor, Stanley Chibunna, popularly known as Funny Bone has said that acting does not pay his bills, so it is something he does for passion.
He said that he enjoys doing standup comedy as much as being in a movie, but he prefers performing comedy on stage.
Funny Bone dismissed the perception that many actors are stereotyped in the industry, as what is happening is that the Nollywood stars are taking up roles they are comfortable with.
He said; “I enjoy doing stand-up comedy, as much as I enjoy being an actor. I am a trained actor, who studied Theatre Arts in school. Acting was my first love but I prefer doing stand-up. Stand-up comedy comes naturally to me.”
On the matter of stereotyping, the comedian added; “I don’t think actors are being pinned to particular roles. It also about the actors doing what they are comfortable with. Acting does not pay my bills. It is actually something I do for the passion; so, if I must do it, it must add value to my brand as a comedian.
“When I am really ready to do acting, I will take on roles that would show my range, depth and the profundity of my character. For now, I just do what I can do, as long as it adds value to my brand.”
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