The American cinematographer, Keith L. Smith, that worked on the award-winning movie, Ije, has confirmed that the perceived rivalry between two Nollywood heavyweights, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji was pronounced on the set of the movie. However, he also noted that the duo were able to manage their rivalry on set in such a way that it didn’t interfere with their performance.

In a new chat with E24-7 magazine's editor in chief Biodun Kupoluyi, Keith said:

What’s your opinion about Omotola’s acting skills?
I worked with her on “Ije” and she was amazing and talented. She’s one of the most professional actors I’ve worked with. I’ve been shooting in Hollywood for about 17 years now, and to me she is one of the best. She was really focused. When I met the director of the movie, I was told that Omotola was the Angelina Jolie of Nigeria.

There is this perceived rivalry between Genevieve and Omotola, did they display this on set?
Let me tell you something: it was amazing. I did not see it, but I felt it. However, they were very professional with the way they got along. I knew there was something between them, and I had heard of it. But when they got in front of the camera, they put all that behind them, but whenever they finished their scenes, they went their separate ways.

What was the chemistry like between them off-set?
There wasn’t much. They both had their groups, and they were just distant. There wasn’t friction, but I noticed that they were apart from one another. They never hung out together. However, they’re both big stars.

Will you like to work with her (Omotola) again?
Yes, I’ll love to work with her again. I was very impressed with her.

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work na work!


One just have to 4get any rift and work together to achieve the success.


I like the way they acted.

Professionalism at it best. Their rivalry made me watch the movie & I must say their display of maturity in the movie was top notch. Next stop D'banj & Don Jazzy or wizkid & Davido

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i loved this movie

I think we shouldn't be bothered since the two are not fighting in public.

noted

Omosexy

oluwadamilolah:
Omosexy

Genny

Nicecombinasoncombination.. I'll always like them acting together anytime,any day.

that ije of a movie didnt really impress me d way i wanted it to sha ,too many cooks.....i feel omotola is a far better actress than genny

american cinematographer? No wonder dat movie looked so good. Unlike dat bag of sh*t 30 days in atlanta.

Secondly, i'm very sure their rivalry flourished out of unecessary comparisons from nigerians.

These 2 should reconcile n let bygone b bygone. They r both gud in wat dey no hw 2 do best

Ow can they reconcile wen Nigerians! Keep comparing! U will see omotola and genny who is more talented, more accomplished, and u knw omosexy is married with children genny has a child outsyd wedlock, dat one go come bring another trouble again