Famous Nollywood comedian actor Nkem Owohpopularly known as Osuofia, revealed that his journey into acting was never planned, describing it as an “accident”.
Speaking during a recent podcast on Selah Meditate, the veteran actor said he originally wanted to work behind the scenes as a screenwriter, but people around him noticed his natural talent for comedy and encouraged him to get on screen.
“My arrival in front of the camera was accidental. I was a behind-the-scenes scriptwriter and people started telling me to start performing in front of the cameras,” he explained.
Osuofia explained that his breakthrough came after he landed a short comedy segment, which eventually led to a full transition into acting as the audience began to enjoy his performances.
“They made a 7-minute program for me to do stand-up comedy in the 80s. I got in front of the camera and saw that what I was doing, people were buying it, and that’s how my acting career began,” he added.
He noted that the continuous encouragement of his colleagues who believed he was more entertaining on screen helped shape his career.
The actor went on to address fame, saying that it comes with limitations and takes away personal freedom, although many people only see the glamorous side of the celebrity life.
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Nollywood veteran/actor Nkem Owoh (Osuofia) reveals the cost of fame, what happened to old Nollywood and the truth about the Nigerian movie industry today…. pic.twitter.com/RuABBHwFLM
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