The Nigerian film industry has received criticism for frequently showcasing the same actors.
Actress Jemima Osunde and rising star Enioluwa Adeoluwa expressed a fan’s dissatisfaction with this trend.
A angry fan expressed fatigue from seeing the same faces, citing Adedimeji Lateef’s upcoming film, Lisabi, and Bimbo Ademoye’s new endeavor.
Jemima Osunde answered with a nasty yet humorous remark:
“We’re tired of seeing your face too in your office. Dan! I hope they sack you.”
Enioluwa Adeoluwa offered a more nuanced explanation:
He highlighted the economic realities limiting Nollywood’s capacity to introduce new talent:
“People often say they’re tired of seeing the same faces in Nigerian films. However, unlike in Hollywood, actors in Nigeria can’t afford to do just one film a year— how much are they paying. The industry currently can’t support as many newcomers as people might expect because, realistically, many of them wouldn’t be able to meet even their basic needs. No one wants to be famous and financially unstable,”
