Michael Uchegbu, a well-known actor from Nigeria, has emphasized the significance of lifelong learning and adjusting to new trends in order to remain relevant among the fierce competition in the film industry.
He recently advised his coworkers to learn something new every day because that’s the only way to improve, in an interview with Graphic Showbiz.
“The competition is ever-present, and you can only keep getting better if you learn every day and stay abreast of new trends.
“You can’t stay stagnant and expect to be cast when you’ve faded out and lack knowledge of present-day consumer demands. You must learn and evolve with your craft,” he advised.
When Uchegbu thought back on his time in Ghana—where he even took on the native name Kofi Obrepong—he recalled it as a time of love and hospitality. He indicated that he would like to engage on projects involving the abilities of Ghanaians.
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“Ghana is home for me, I’ve lived and felt the experience and the love is huge. I have an extended Ghanaian family in my amiable fans; I have a Ghanaian name, etc. I’ve got nothing but so much love for my second home.
“I am currently working on my own scripts and will be producing my own film soon. Perhaps, I may do an audition here in Ghana,” he added.
The well-known actor, who has starred in films like Deceived Souls, also urged Ghanaian film industry participants to put less effort into competing in Nollywood and more into creating a distinctive identity.
The individual made the observation that Nollywood, which is currently on par with Hollywood and Bollywood, has risen to its current position by perseverance and invention, and that attempting to compete with the business will actually hinder the growth of Ghana’s film industry.
