- Veteran Nigerian actor Francis Odega reflects on the current state of Nollywood.
- He believes the industry has declined compared to its past.
- Odega expresses nostalgia for the quality of Nollywood during his earlier career.
Veteran Nigerian actor Francis Odega has shared his thoughts on the current state of Nollywood, saying the industry is not what it used to be.
Speaking on a recent episode of Where Is The Lie, Odega stated that Nollywood during his time was far better than what it is today.
He explained that in the past, a single script would produce one memorable film, but things have changed.
“Back then, one script would give us one unforgettable movie. But now, one script can give you seven bad movies, and that’s not right. Nollywood back then, is far better than the Nollywood of today,” the actor said.
Odega also described himself as one of the pioneers of Nollywood, noting that he was active in the industry before it became widely recognized.
“I was among of the people who made Nollywood. When we started, Nollywood was just a phenomenon. Our organisation used to be called Nigerian Actors Guild, NAG, before we later changed it to Actors’ Guild Of Nigeria, AGN.
“It was after then that Nollywood came. So, I am one of the pioneers of Nollywood. I have been in the movie industry for 30 years,” he explained.
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