Nigerian actor Jim Iyke has made it clear that there’s one function he won’t ever tackle in his profession, portraying a homosexual character.
In an unique interview with Pulse Ghana, the Nollywood star defined that though he embraces range in his roles, there are specific characters he attracts a agency line in opposition to.
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Recalling an encounter with a filmmaker, Jim Iyke revealed that he as soon as rejected a script that required him to play a homosexual man.
He disclosed,
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I can’t do it with the homosexual characters, I’m sorry. I do know there’s a entire group on the market and I salute you guys, however we’re too masculine to be twisted. The final time a producer despatched me a script like that, I chased him away. I really went after him with a machete
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In response to the actor, whereas such roles are sometimes created to attraction to broader audiences, he personally chooses to not painting them on display.
The dialog, which additionally featured acclaimed actor Kenneth Nwadike, prolonged past appearing preferences. The 2 mentioned their newest movie, SIN, the way forward for storytelling in Nigeria and Ghana, and the general progress of the African film business.
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Their dialogue explored Nollywood’s rising affect, the challenges and alternatives in each Nigerian and Ghanaian cinema, and the collaborative efforts between actors, producers, and administrators which are shaping the business’s subsequent part.
Jim Iyke, famend for his outspoken persona each on and off display, spoke candidly about his profession journey and the controversial roles he has declined. Kenneth Nwadike, alternatively, highlighted his imaginative and prescient for African cinema, stressing how movies like SIN are breaking new floor and projecting Nollywood onto the worldwide stage.
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Collectively, the 2 actors painted an image of a vibrant but evolving African movie business—one which values authenticity whereas striving to push artistic boundaries.
