‘Combine entertainment with storytelling’ – Actress Efe Irele urges filmmakers

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Efe Irele, has emphasized the need for balance in the Nigerian movie industry, urging producers to create films that are both commercially successful and emotionally compelling.

Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, Irele commended the progress of Nigerian filmmakers but noted that financial sustainability remains crucial for continued growth.

“I must commend a lot of filmmakers right now; we’re all pushing the bar higher. We definitely need more emotionally driven stories, but we also can’t dismiss those who focus on…