Damilola Ogunsi on facing discrimination in Nollywood for being an albino

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A hereditary disorder called albinism reduces melanin, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.

Ogunsi spoke to the German publication about a director who once suggested he gave up acting because of his albinism.

He said that his albinism made him different and special, and gave him a room in the Nollywood film industry.

My uniqueness as an albino is what makes me special, so if there is no one in the industry like that, that means that is a niche,” he said.

“Every time I appear in a film, there is a way my presence colours the film. So now we begin to understand the necessity for inclusion. The fact that this guy is in a film, tells the story in a particular way,” he said.

Ogunsi said that other people with albinism who aspire to be actors have been motivated by his journey.

Albinos come to me and say they want to be actors, and I tell them, ‘Go for it. Make it happen. Go and do it,” he stated.

The Nollywood actor is well-known for his roles in the hit films Gangs of Lagos, Mokalik, and Adire.

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