- In a recent interview, Kehinde Bankole tackled the issue of the surge in nude scenes in Nollywood with striking forthrightness.
- When pressed about whether she would ever strip down for a role, she didn’t shy away from the question.
- Bankole revealed that she could indeed go nude on screen, but only under a single, stringent condition
Kehinde Bankole, the celebrated Nigerian actress known for her award-winning performances, has set the record straight on her stance regarding nude roles in film.
In a candid podcast appearance, she was directly asked whether she would ever agree to perform in the nude.
Bankole responded with a nuanced perspective, asserting that while she is not inherently opposed to such scenes, they must meet a rigorous standard.
She declared that while she could potentially embrace such a daring role, it would be under one very stringent condition: the scene must be absolutely crucial to the story, delivering a seismic impact on the narrative and her character’s development.
“As far as it is intelligently required, not just because it is required. Sometimes, you do not need nudity, you do not need excessive kissing, you do not need all of that to tell a good story,” she said.
“For example, if a couple has been married for 10 years, you do not need to start the scene by showing them in a sexual act.”
Although the actress expressed concern that her opinion might be misinterpreted, she said she would only take on nude roles if they are “artistically required”.
“I do not like that question because the answer would always be taken out of context. This is the internet, after all. I will just say that I can do what is artistically required,” she added.
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Bankole made her acting debut in the family drama ‘Super Story: Everything It Takes’ as Caro.
Since then, she has starred in numerous Nollywood productions, including ‘Adire’, ‘Sister’, and ‘Funmilayo Ransome Kuti’.
She recently won the Best Actress award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).
