Movies should educate, not just entertain — Ejike Asiegbu



Veteranactor, Ejike Asiegbu, has reflected on the evolution of Nollywood, praising the industry’s significant improvements in production quality, storytelling, and professionalism over the years.Speaking in an interview withSunday Scoop,Asiegbu said, “So much has happened for us who are icons. What is heartwarming is that many people still miss some of the things in our (earlier) movies, especially the storylines. There has been tremendous growth in the industry in terms of picture quality, production ethics and overall standards. So much has improved.”He noted that one of the most remarkable developments in the industry is the increasing involvement of women in filmmaking, describing it as a positive step towards greater balance and creativity.“One of the remarkable things that has happened is the fact that we now have a lot of women in the industry. It gives us gender balance and shows the important role women can play in filmmaking. They are veritable partners and strong, meticulous filmmakers as well,” he said.Commenting on the younger generation of actors, Asiegbu praised their commitment to the craft and willingness to learn from industry veterans.“I am particularly glad that we have young actors who have embraced the art and distinguished themselves, having studied and learnt from some of us. The blend of the old and the young makes the industry even more exciting,” he stated.Related NewsObasanjo, others call for collaboration at entrepreneurs’ festivalInfidelity: Judy Austin fires back at ex-husband, vows court actionStaying back in Nigeria is my biggest sacrifice — Tayo FaniranSpeaking on modern entertainment and the rise of digital platforms, he acknowledged the changing landscape of content creation and promotion.“This is the era of new media; with your phone, you can connect to the world. We have YouTube and several other platforms. It is a vibrant space, and people are using these platforms to make the world notice their art.“I prefer films to be didactic while still being entertaining. Razzmatazz and living large are part of the industry, but I prefer my acting and the messages I convey through it to educate people,” he added.Asiegbu also advised aspiring actors to remain disciplined, focused and humble in their pursuit of success.“Embrace discipline, stay focused and be respectful. Remain humble, and you will be able to learn a lot and drink from the fountain of wisdom and experience of those who have gone before you,” he said. Speaking in an interview withSunday Scoop,Asiegbu said, “So much has happened for us who are icons. What is heartwarming is that many people still miss some of the things in our (earlier) movies, especially the storylines. There has been tremendous growth in the industry in terms of picture quality, production ethics and overall standards. So much has improved.”He noted that one of the most remarkable developments in the industry is the increasing involvement of women in filmmaking, describing it as a positive step towards greater balance and creativity.“One of the remarkable things that has happened is the fact that we now have a lot of women in the industry. It gives us gender balance and shows the important role women can play in filmmaking. They are veritable partners and strong, meticulous filmmakers as well,” he said.Commenting on the younger generation of actors, Asiegbu praised their commitment to the craft and willingness to learn from industry veterans.“I am particularly glad that we have young actors who have embraced the art and distinguished themselves, having studied and learnt from some of us. The blend of the old and the young makes the industry even more exciting,” he stated.Related NewsObasanjo, others call for collaboration at entrepreneurs’ festivalInfidelity: Judy Austin fires back at ex-husband, vows court actionStaying back in Nigeria is my biggest sacrifice — Tayo FaniranSpeaking on modern entertainment and the rise of digital platforms, he acknowledged the changing landscape of content creation and promotion.“This is the era of new media; with your phone, you can connect to the world. We have YouTube and several other platforms. It is a vibrant space, and people are using these platforms to make the world notice their art.“I prefer films to be didactic while still being entertaining. Razzmatazz and living large are part of the industry, but I prefer my acting and the messages I convey through it to educate people,” he added.Asiegbu also advised aspiring actors to remain disciplined, focused and humble in their pursuit of success.“Embrace discipline, stay focused and be respectful. Remain humble, and you will be able to learn a lot and drink from the fountain of wisdom and experience of those who have gone before you,” he said. He noted that one of the most remarkable developments in the industry is the increasing involvement of women in filmmaking, describing it as a positive step towards greater balance and creativity.“One of the remarkable things that has happened is the fact that we now have a lot of women in the industry. It gives us gender balance and shows the important role women can play in filmmaking. They are veritable partners and strong, meticulous filmmakers as well,” he said.Commenting on the younger generation of actors, Asiegbu praised their commitment to the craft and willingness to learn from industry veterans.“I am particularly glad that we have young actors who have embraced the art and distinguished themselves, having studied and learnt from some of us. The blend of the old and the young makes the industry even more exciting,” he stated.Related NewsObasanjo, others call for collaboration at entrepreneurs’ festivalInfidelity: Judy Austin fires back at ex-husband, vows court actionStaying back in Nigeria is my biggest sacrifice — Tayo FaniranSpeaking on modern entertainment and the rise of digital platforms, he acknowledged the changing landscape of content creation and promotion.“This is the era of new media; with your phone, you can connect to the world. We have YouTube and several other platforms. It is a vibrant space, and people are using these platforms to make the world notice their art.“I prefer films to be didactic while still being entertaining. Razzmatazz and living large are part of the industry, but I prefer my acting and the messages I convey through it to educate people,” he added.Asiegbu also advised aspiring actors to remain disciplined, focused and humble in their pursuit of success.“Embrace discipline, stay focused and be respectful. Remain humble, and you will be able to learn a lot and drink from the fountain of wisdom and experience of those who have gone before you,” he said. “One of the remarkable things that has happened is the fact that we now have a lot of women in the industry. It gives us gender balance and shows the important role women can play in filmmaking. They are veritable partners and strong, meticulous filmmakers as well,” he said.Commenting on the younger generation of actors, Asiegbu praised their commitment to the craft and willingness to learn from industry veterans.“I am particularly glad that we have young actors who have embraced the art and distinguished themselves, having studied and learnt from some of us. The blend of the old and the young makes the industry even more exciting,” he stated.Related NewsObasanjo, others call for collaboration at entrepreneurs’ festivalInfidelity: Judy Austin fires back at ex-husband, vows court actionStaying back in Nigeria is my biggest sacrifice — Tayo FaniranSpeaking on modern entertainment and the rise of digital platforms, he acknowledged the changing landscape of content creation and promotion.“This is the era of new media; with your phone, you can connect to the world. We have YouTube and several other platforms. It is a vibrant space, and people are using these platforms to make the world notice their art.“I prefer films to be didactic while still being entertaining. Razzmatazz and living large are part of the industry, but I prefer my acting and the messages I convey through it to educate people,” he added.Asiegbu also advised aspiring actors to remain disciplined, focused and humble in their pursuit of success.“Embrace discipline, stay focused and be respectful. Remain humble, and you will be able to learn a lot and drink from the fountain of wisdom and experience of those who have gone before you,” he said. Commenting on the younger generation of actors, Asiegbu praised their commitment to the craft and willingness to learn from industry veterans.“I am particularly glad that we have young actors who have embraced the art and distinguished themselves, having studied and learnt from some of us. The blend of the old and the young makes the industry even more exciting,” he stated.Related NewsObasanjo, others call for collaboration at entrepreneurs’ festivalInfidelity: Judy Austin fires back at ex-husband, vows court actionStaying back in Nigeria is my biggest sacrifice — Tayo FaniranSpeaking on modern entertainment and the rise of digital platforms, he acknowledged the changing landscape of content creation and promotion.“This is the era of new media; with your phone, you can connect to the world. We have YouTube and several other platforms. It is a vibrant space, and people are using these platforms to make the world notice their art.“I prefer films to be didactic while still being entertaining. Razzmatazz and living large are part of the industry, but I prefer my acting and the messages I convey through it to educate people,” he added.Asiegbu also advised aspiring actors to remain disciplined, focused and humble in their pursuit of success.“Embrace discipline, stay focused and be respectful. Remain humble, and you will be able to learn a lot and drink from the fountain of wisdom and experience of those who have gone before you,” he said. “I am particularly glad that we have young actors who have embraced the art and distinguished themselves, having studied and learnt from some of us. The blend of the old and the young makes the industry even more exciting,” he stated.Related NewsObasanjo, others call for collaboration at entrepreneurs’ festivalInfidelity: Judy Austin fires back at ex-husband, vows court actionStaying back in Nigeria is my biggest sacrifice — Tayo FaniranSpeaking on modern entertainment and the rise of digital platforms, he acknowledged the changing landscape of content creation and promotion.“This is the era of new media; with your phone, you can connect to the world. We have YouTube and several other platforms. It is a vibrant space, and people are using these platforms to make the world notice their art.“I prefer films to be didactic while still being entertaining. Razzmatazz and living large are part of the industry, but I prefer my acting and the messages I convey through it to educate people,” he added.Asiegbu also advised aspiring actors to remain disciplined, focused and humble in their pursuit of success.“Embrace discipline, stay focused and be respectful. Remain humble, and you will be able to learn a lot and drink from the fountain of wisdom and experience of those who have gone before you,” he said. Speaking on modern entertainment and the rise of digital platforms, he acknowledged the changing landscape of content creation and promotion.“This is the era of new media; with your phone, you can connect to the world. We have YouTube and several other platforms. It is a vibrant space, and people are using these platforms to make the world notice their art.“I prefer films to be didactic while still being entertaining. Razzmatazz and living large are part of the industry, but I prefer my acting and the messages I convey through it to educate people,” he added.Asiegbu also advised aspiring actors to remain disciplined, focused and humble in their pursuit of success.“Embrace discipline, stay focused and be respectful. Remain humble, and you will be able to learn a lot and drink from the fountain of wisdom and experience of those who have gone before you,” he said. “This is the era of new media; with your phone, you can connect to the world. We have YouTube and several other platforms. It is a vibrant space, and people are using these platforms to make the world notice their art.“I prefer films to be didactic while still being entertaining. Razzmatazz and living large are part of the industry, but I prefer my acting and the messages I convey through it to educate people,” he added.Asiegbu also advised aspiring actors to remain disciplined, focused and humble in their pursuit of success.“Embrace discipline, stay focused and be respectful. Remain humble, and you will be able to learn a lot and drink from the fountain of wisdom and experience of those who have gone before you,” he said. “I prefer films to be didactic while still being entertaining. Razzmatazz and living large are part of the industry, but I prefer my acting and the messages I convey through it to educate people,” he added.Asiegbu also advised aspiring actors to remain disciplined, focused and humble in their pursuit of success.“Embrace discipline, stay focused and be respectful. Remain humble, and you will be able to learn a lot and drink from the fountain of wisdom and experience of those who have gone before you,” he said. Asiegbu also advised aspiring actors to remain disciplined, focused and humble in their pursuit of success.“Embrace discipline, stay focused and be respectful. Remain humble, and you will be able to learn a lot and drink from the fountain of wisdom and experience of those who have gone before you,” he said. “Embrace discipline, stay focused and be respectful. Remain humble, and you will be able to learn a lot and drink from the fountain of wisdom and experience of those who have gone before you,” he said.