GISTBL0G:
Award-winning actor, Ali Nuhu, has been in the industry for quite a while. Mostly featuring in Hausa-speaking movies, many perceive him as being snobbish for not appearing in movies made in the southern part of the country. But in a chat with Sunday Scoop, the dark-skinned actor gave his reasons. He said, “There is a disconnection between the film industries in the northern and southern part of the country. There are many reasons for this; one of which is the market.

In northern Nigeria, the stories usually have Muslim themes with Hausa tradition, while in southern Nigeria, it is mostly Christian stories with either Igbo, Yoruba, Benin or southern cultures. As a result of different cultures and backgrounds, northern actors are not usually comfortable with the roles they are given in the southern film industry. That makes it uncomfortable for them to be part of the industry.

“Having said that, I don’t think the dichotomy is healthy for the industry because when movies cut across both axis, they tend to attract a wider audience. If there is a way the gap can be bridged, it would be of immense importance to the industry.”

The actor said he had been able to remain relevant in the industry by staying loyal to his target audience. “When I started out with movies in southern Nigeria, I used to experiment with different kinds of roles. And with time, I started realising the type of roles a large chunk of my fans wanted me to play and I adhered to that. If I am not comfortable with any role given to me, I tell the producer outright that I cannot do it. Every actor should have a target audience and endeavour to give them what they want per time. That is how I have been able to cope over the years,” he stated.

Contrary to the notion that the northern film industry is too strict, even going to the extent of banning actresses from hugging on camera, Nuhu stated, “I wouldn’t say that the industry is too strict, but the background and culture an actor comes from matters a lot. If you’re from a particular area and are loved by the people of that area, if you do things your audience is not comfortable with, you would be automatically rejected. And if you’re rejected in the North, even the producers in the south would not want to work with you.”

https://punchng.com/northern-actors-uncomfortable-acting-in-the-south-ali-nuhu/amp/

simonlee:
as a christian living in northern Nigeria, let me reserve my comment before them tear my visa!

EkunKekere:
Who is emperor I-MESS?

OladimejiRufai:



If you had posed your question with respect, I would have answered you.


Until you do so, just take this: Emperor Imes is coming

OladimejiRufai:



If you had posed your question with respect, I would have answered you.


Until you do so, just take this: Emperor Imes is coming

czarina:
Ok...who is Emperor Imes?

TheFacelessMan:


Simply because the South don't do Indian dances and use auto-tune

If you have watched a single Hausa movie, you would know what i am talking about

OladimejiRufai:



Now, good girl


Emperor Imes has a lot with which one could describe him but I would only touch a few.


Emperor Imes is a coming reformer who is going to arise from amongst the Muslims and the blacks and will create a soceity of people (Muslims) whose lifestyle would be reformed by the provisions and injuctions of true Sharee'ah and then this soceity of people he will create or form, with his great contribution, help and support, will achieve wonders and lead vituous and tremendous lives and they will serve as an example to the world on how best this life can be lived, how to achieve purpose of life and how best people can run their affairs. Imes, together with other members of this soceity will show people how life affairs should be run at virtually all areas, from religion to government, to education, to science and technology, to commerce, to leisure and entertainment, to general welfare and so on and so forth. And he will also come to show the world the true Islam that had been thrown into obscurity to many people in the world, the right the wrongs of Muslim organizations and figures, to eradicate innovations (in religion, please take note of what I mean innovations, meaning innovated acts of worship that has no basis in Islam), to liberate a lot of people from oppression and to generally touch the lives of millions positively. He is coming to show the world that true Shariah does not hinder development rather it encourages it and he is coming to shut the mouths of the people who claim that the Shariah is not suitable for the modern world. All these we pray Allaah enables him to achieve successfully.


Wow! I have said quite much Anyways, that is Emperor Imes for you Hope it was interesting?

czarina:
We no want.

iyke926:
Different countries merged as one.
Who even watch Bokowood movies?
Sometimes I wonder how Hausas actually know the particular artist that is singing because all their songs sound the same.

ijmbXpert3:
Nollyboko

Solidkay:
Our writers

meanwhile make everybody dey bear him papa name abeg

OladimejiRufai:



Now, good girl


Emperor Imes has a lot with which one could describe him but I would only touch a few.


Emperor Imes is a coming reformer who is going to arise from amongst the Muslims and the blacks and will create a soceity of people (Muslims) whose lifestyle would be reformed by the provisions and injuctions of true Sharee'ah and then this soceity of people he will create or form, with his great contribution, help and support, will achieve wonders and lead vituous and tremendous lives and they will serve as an example to the world on how best this life can be lived, how to achieve purpose of life and how best people can run their affairs. Imes, together with other members of this soceity will show people how life affairs should be run at virtually all areas, from religion to government, to education, to science and technology, to commerce, to leisure and entertainment, to general welfare and so on and so forth. And he will also come to show the world the true Islam that had been thrown into obscurity to many people in the world, the right the wrongs of Muslim organizations and figures, to eradicate innovations (in religion, please take note of what I mean innovations, meaning innovated acts of worship that has no basis in Islam), to liberate a lot of people from oppression and to generally touch the lives of millions positively. He is coming to show the world that true Shariah does not hinder development rather it encourages it and he is coming to shut the mouths of the people who claim that the Shariah is not suitable for the modern world. All these we pray Allaah enables him to achieve successfully.


Wow! I have said quite much Anyways, that is Emperor Imes for you Hope it was interesting?

sterlingD:


LWKMD

Cityguy:

OladimejiRufai:


What is funny now

Cityguy:
U really dont have to know

OladimejiRufai:



No I want to


Lemme waste my time on it. Or is it your time