Acting
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Uche Chika Elumelu: the Process of an Actress
First Published On MARCH 16, 2022 My first experience with Uche’s craft was in the written word. She’d worked on a lengthy profile of a fellow actor and I remember feeling, as I read, that I was touring the mind of a clear thinker. I can only imagine the quality of conversations that take place…
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The Artist With Many Faces :Martin Chukwu
First Published On JUNE 1, 2021 Martin Chukwu calls himself a masquerade. Resident beneath all the layers is a form flexible enough to satisfy diverse artistic needs. There are acting credits, published essays, film reviews, short film directions and an incoming feature. For many, this is confusion and chaos, the proverbial curse of one skilled…
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A Letter to Nigerian Actors
Building a career in acting is a challenging task. This is true everywhere, including the Nigerian film industry. However, as someone who speaks with actors on a daily basis, I think with the right combination of strategies, there are ways for emerging or new actors to successfully navigate this competitive industry. The first and most…