Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has shared her candid thoughts on the state of the Nigerian movie industry, lamenting that it is no longer driven by passion as it once was.
Speaking during an interview with fellow actress Ayo Adesanya, Akintola criticised the growing focus on physical appearance, makeup, and body enhancement surgeries over dedication to the craft.
She noted that, unlike the early days when actors were motivated by passion and hunger to tell stories, many of today’s stars are more concerned with glamour and outward looks.
Reflecting on her early years in Nollywood alongside icons like Sola Sobowale and Joke Silva, Bimbo recalled how they often worked overnight without pay or comfort, prioritising the art above all else. She stressed that the industry then was about storytelling and realism, not glamour or fame.
“Now, people are saying, ‘My makeup isn’t right for this, and I can’t wear this.’ Is that what the film is about? We are more concerned about our outfits and how we look. This is why, generally, there is a spark in BBL. It is now about looks and not content or what one has. Looks will fade no matter what you do,“ she stated.
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Nollywood is no longer passion-driven. It’s now about BBL & makeup – Bimbo Akintola
The actress says goals shifted from love for the craft to appearances.
She recalled working long nights without food alongside icons like Joke Silva & Sola Sobowale for pure passion.#BbnS10 pic.twitter.com/3cLIMxkFsB
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