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Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by valkaka(m): 1:51am On Oct 07, 2014 |
Nollywood star, Ramsey Noah, exposes some of the realities confronting many Nigerian actors, writes Jayne Augoye After a phenomenal rise to global fame, Nollywood celebrated its 20th anniversary recently. At other times, the occasion would have been marked with much partying, probably round the year. But things are far from being rosy for the industry at present. Many challenges, including piracy, absence of structured distribution networks and a string of scandals trailing some of its star players, are threatening to rob the industry of its glory. While these issues are not new, they have taken a toll on the fortunes of some actors and actresses Over the last few years, the effect of the dip in Nollywood’s fortunes on some practitioners, especially the pioneers, has become a subject of debate and concern for stakeholders. Before now, a good number of the screen stars found consolation in endorsements by corporate organisations, especially telecomunication companies like Globacom and MTN. But the business world is fast shifting its love to musicians. Although some of their fans have come to realise that Nollywood movies ‘no longer sell’, a number of these stars, who themselves are obviously experiencing hard times, cover up by constantly hyping themselves. But Nollywood star, Ramsey Noah, has burst their bubble. Noah, whose acting career kicked off when he starred in the Nigerian TV soap opera Fortunes in the 1990s, is saying it as it is for the first time. The actor was one of the panelists at the recently held Nigerian Entertainment Conference. He did not mince words when painting the true picture of the situation in Nollywood. He says, “Many Nigerian actors live on their past glory. The truth is that many of us (actors) don’t make money from film-making or movies any longer. There is the show part, but there is actually no business side to Nollywood any longer. “Many of these actors depend on and make their money from acquaintances. So, they simply depend on those who appreciate their works and then introduce them to other sources of income aside acting.” The actor whose Globacom endorsement deal was terminated in 2013, alongside that of Rita Dominic, Uche Jombo, Mike Ezuruonye, Monalisa Chinda, Nonso Diobi and Odunlade Adekola, adds, “Some people who appreciate you for who you are and for your talent will then try to establish business links that can sustain you and your family.” Judging by the number of factions that currently exist in Nollywood and the current leadership tussle within the Actors Guild of Nigeria, it is not difficult to tell that the actors are somewhat divided amongst each other. Noah appears to confirm this when he notes, “The truth about creative people is that they lack unity. It is very hard to find unity among them. It has nothing to do with Nollywood, in particular. “In Nollywood all you have is the show part but not the business. We lack structure. There is no balance. It is almost as if we sold our birthrights to the wrong people. Nollywood is capital — intensive and we are aware that improvements are needed, but we lack the structure to make this happen.” Even as The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved a 12-man committee of Nollywood stakeholders (this will pave the way for Nigerian entries to be considered for the Oscars in 2015), Nouah is optimistic that the future is not entirely bleak for Nollywood. He says, “Hopefully this digital era will bring about positive changes in the outlook and technology of some of our movies. I would love the situation where creative minds put the right structures in place for the industry and then things will get better. “I suggest that the Federal Government should impose heavy taxes on DVDs/VCDs producers so as to curb piracy. There is a need for the right structure, in addition to marketing and promotions, to propel Nollywood.” 3 Likes |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by QMark: 8:29am On Oct 07, 2014 |
Nollywood, the only "wood" where you have to make do with what you get served with. Nollywood is comedy by default. 5 Likes |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by iceberylin(m): 8:29am On Oct 07, 2014 |
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Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by searay(m): 8:29am On Oct 07, 2014 |
yes |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by vosquare: 8:30am On Oct 07, 2014 |
True talk 1 Like |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by Abbey2sam(m): 8:30am On Oct 07, 2014 |
Reading.......... |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by JackOfAllTrades: 8:30am On Oct 07, 2014 |
ok |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by chibwike(m): 8:30am On Oct 07, 2014 |
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Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by Indializzie(f): 8:30am On Oct 07, 2014 |
Is he talking from experience? 2 Likes |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by CloudBuilders: 8:31am On Oct 07, 2014 |
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Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by Estimable(m): 8:31am On Oct 07, 2014 |
They r nw running to politics .....to embezzle public funds...... 1 Like |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by lilprinze: 8:31am On Oct 07, 2014 |
That is why most of them are going to join politics they are trying to use their past glory to join politics so that they can also loot our money and they are trying to deceive us that they are going into politics because of the masses, they are going into politics because they are broke. 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by felzylix(m): 8:31am On Oct 07, 2014 |
A lotta y'all be living hyped, mounting fake impressions on the youth and shattering youthful dreams with your derision of grandeur. SMH |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by tsolz500: 8:32am On Oct 07, 2014 |
Ok 9 Likes
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Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by Gepheral: 8:32am On Oct 07, 2014 |
This is a case of ''Ghana calling Naija black'' 6 Likes |
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Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by Richardjemedafe(m): 8:33am On Oct 07, 2014 |
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Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by Nobody: 8:33am On Oct 07, 2014 |
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Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by eleko1: 8:33am On Oct 07, 2014 |
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Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by Easz(m): 8:36am On Oct 07, 2014 |
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Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by Nobody: 8:36am On Oct 07, 2014 |
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Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by Christmasdon(m): 8:36am On Oct 07, 2014 |
.though! not far from the truth. |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by sigidporte(m): 8:37am On Oct 07, 2014 |
Chai! No wonder their actress are aristos and the guys are scammers. |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by Gbemmyxal(f): 8:37am On Oct 07, 2014 |
I don't think imposing heavy tax or whatever on dvd/vcd will help curb piracy. The whole system is messed up. 1 Like |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by pansophist(m): 8:39am On Oct 07, 2014 |
Not only actors, musicians too. |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by adepiero: 8:39am On Oct 07, 2014 |
If not for Tunde Kilani! I wouldn't appreciate anything coming from that useless industry. beggers, sex and drug peddlers turned actors industry 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by dorange(m): 8:40am On Oct 07, 2014 |
Fact nonii |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by Nobody: 8:40am On Oct 07, 2014 |
d |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by Marvyx(m): 8:42am On Oct 07, 2014 |
Story for the gods.. |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by RockMaxi: 8:43am On Oct 07, 2014 |
Past or present, glory na glory better than none. 1 Like |
Re: Many Nigerian Actors Live On Past Glory—ramsey Nouah by Kbraims(m): 8:43am On Oct 07, 2014 |
To b sincere nd base on my own view nollywood does not mak sense anymore... Dia movies is more of rubbish stuffs nd senseless endings.I prefer watching Tv series! |
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