Genevieve Nnaji, in an interview with Punch over the weekend, said; the
reason she's been scarce in Nollywood movies for a while now,
“I guess I haven’t found the right script yet. Creativity and depth are
the qualities that I look out for in a script. In the beginning, the
movie industry emphasised quantity but things are changing and there is
an improvement in trend. I am among the people who advocate for the
improvement of the industry. So said, I am constantly watching out for
the kind of stories I take part in. I am in support of movies that show a
great deal of professionalism and creativity. Having practiced my art
in international & professionally produced stories like ‘Ije’;
‘Mirror boy;’ and ‘Tango with me’, I don’t think I can return to the
blandness and mediocrity that characterized Nollywood in the past.”
Mac Collins Chidebe Nollywood movie director wasn't
happy about Genevieve's description of their industry. In a statement
released today, Mac Collins Chidebe said Genevieve should come and
improve Nollywood instead of blasting the industry that brought her fame
and fortune.
"Genevieve has just insulted the industry that made her who she
is today and what effort has she made to help improve Nollywood? Those
days in Enugu when Genevieve was growing in Nollywood, our movies were
not rubbish; she has grown now, made money, fame, popularity e.t.c, how
much has she invested in this Industry that made her? All the while she
was busy waiting for Titanic scripts, Nollywood was trying their best to
keep the flag flying waiting for her to come back and take the industry
to the next level. Artistes should stop biting the fingers that fed
them. We are watching and waiting for them to bring down heaven. We made
them stars; we are waiting for them to come back and take the industry
to the next level. Instead of blasting Nollywood, come and improve
Nollywood.” Chidebe said
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