Actor Gabriel Afolayan has underscored the value of criticism in helping Nollywood evolve and improve.
During a conversation with Saturday Beats, he pointed out that feedback from viewers is essential for growth. “Criticism is needed. How do we get better if people are not ready to talk about what we are doing? Both the audience and filmmakers have to come together,” he said.
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On the subject of whether the industry is prepared for action-driven movies, Afolayan expressed optimism, stating that Nollywood can handle any genre. “Nollywood is ready for everything. Trust me, we just need to keep serving. You don’t know how intelligent people are until you create something that will blow their minds. Even if you believe you’ve made a great film, until an audience watches it and decides whether it’s good or not, nothing else really matters. I feel our audience is ready for everything we have to give them,” he explained.
He went on to commend Nigerian film lovers for their sharp analytical skills and deep appreciation of storytelling.
According to him, “The taste buds of Nigerians when it comes to different movie genres are very sharp. You see people in the medical field analysing films as if they were part of the production. Ordinary people dissect movies, and you’ll be amazed. You know why? Because we make these films for them. A film doesn’t belong to the filmmaker; they are just instruments the universe uses to put it together. And because they love the film, they’ll put money in your pocket as a filmmaker. But even after you release a film, you won’t make anything from it until the audience says it is good enough.”
Bimbo Akintola Sparks Reactions With Claims That 90% Of Nigerian Men Cheat
Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has ignited debate on social media after making bold claims about infidelity and polygamy during a podcast with fellow actress Ayo Adesanya.
The conversation was triggered when Adesanya read a message from a lady seeking advice on her cheating boyfriend.
