“People don’t understand acting” – Blessing Nze reacts to criticism for her lesbian role in Blood Sisters
- Blessing Nze Obasi is a Hollywood actress who played a lesbian prisoner in the series Blood Sisters.
- She faced backlash from some Christian viewers after the performance.
- Critics have questioned her faith and moral values based on the portrayal of her character.
Nollywood actress Blessing Nze Obasi has addressed the backlash she received after playing a lesbian prisoner in the second season of the hit series Blood Sisters.
In an interview on Yanga FM, the actress revealed that her role in the show drew criticism from some Christian viewers who questioned her faith and moral values based solely on the character she portrays.
According to her, the reactions highlighted a common misunderstanding of the nature of acting and storytelling. She noticed that many people struggled to separate her real identity from the fictional roles she plays in movies.
Obasi explained that acting is a professional craft that requires performers to embody different characters, regardless of their personal beliefs or lifestyle. She added that her experience with the matter made her think about how audiences interpret films without fully appreciating the creative process behind them.
She further clarified that her character was not intended to promote or encourage same-sex relationships, but to reflect certain realities that exist in society, particularly within correctional institutions. She said the story was drawn from real-life experiences and was carefully edited by the production team to avoid unnecessary explicit scenes.
The actress claimed that the purpose of the project is solely storytelling, not moral condemnation or approval of a certain behavior.
Obasi also told how she faced direct criticism from some Christian viewers who, according to her, personally condemned her for the role she played.
Her words…
“The Christians came for me and attacked me. They said ‘as a child of God how could I accept such a role’ and I said ‘we are telling real stories about what happens in prison.’ However, the production company was sensitive enough not to portray the horror of it. They don’t support it (lesbianism) but they tell the story. There is so much positivity. That’s what I meant.”
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Read some comments below;
@Vïçtōr S Ntã: “Before you speak, ask three questions. What was the importance of the role in the film? Were sensitive body parts exposed? Does the role promote lesbianism?”
@Maii Szn:”Christians are allowed to correct other Christians…because the moment I saw that scene the first thing that came to my mind was…isn’t she a Christian?….Christian values should not only be seen at home…even at work show it”
@Paulette Oroyo: “Does this mean that lesbian things happen in the church or in reality? Please, what do you want to take and learn?”
