Movie making is not about fine faces – Kanayo slams Nollywood producers

Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has voiced strong concerns about what he described as a disturbing trend in Nigeria’s film industry, especially on YouTube where casting is now driven more by popularity and appearance than genuine acting ability.

Born Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, Kanayo O. Kanayo is regarded as one of Nollywood’s most iconic pioneers, having come into the limelight with his role in the 1992 blockbuster Living in Bondage.

With more than three decades in the industry, he has consistently positioned himself as a defender of talent, quality, and…