Kanayo in a recent interview also alleged that drug abuse and homosexuality have taken over Nollywood
By Kehinde Okeowo
Veteran Nollywood actor and lawyer, Anayo Modestus Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo has vowed to continue acting even when he turns 90.
He made this known in the teaser of the upcoming episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, co-hosted by Nedu, Husband Material, and Deit Cole.
The 62-year-old while speaking on the show lamented that the desperation to act by untalented people, especially ladies, poses a threat to the film industry.
He also advised aspiring thespians that unlike other professions where people learn on the job “acting is in-built”
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Kanayo said, “Many girls are desperate to act. You don’t come to Nollywood to learn how to act. Acting is in-built. If it’s not in you, go and sell crayfish.
“Let us run some people out of the [movie] industry. I want a situation where at 70, 75, 80, 90, I will still be acting.”
He further alleged that “drug abuse and homosexuality” have taken over Nollywood.
Kanayo began acting in 1982, but made his movie debut in 1992, when he featured in the blockbuster movie, ‘Living in Bondage’
He has since then starred in over 200 movies.