"They were not my WORDS"-Genevieve Nnaji denies calling Nollywood bland and mediocre
Genevieve has finally reacted to an interview she supposedly granted
Punch in which she called Nollywood Bland and mediocre.The statement
attracted heavy criticism from industry players..Reacting on her
instagram page, the screen goddess said....
"I never called my industry bland and mediocre. Truth or not, they were
NOT MY WORDS. As a person/writer, you can "assume" what you like about
my thought process but DO not project those thoughts as "quotes" by me.
It's distasteful, insensitive and quite unprofessional. It's insulting
to those limited few working hard to make a difference in the industry. I
am a product of Nollywood and my loyalty remains unshaken."
Incase you missed the interview,when asked why she hadn't been in movies recently,she reportedly said
“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.”
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