22nd June, 2024
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has expressed his desire to continue acting even into his 90s.
He made this statement during the teaser for the upcoming episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, co-hosted by Nedu, Husband Material, and Deit Cole.
The 62-year-old actor voiced his concern about the influx of untalented individuals, particularly women, into the film industry, viewing it as a threat.
He stated, “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.”
Kanayo emphasized the need to uphold standards in the industry, stating, “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.”
The seasoned actor also highlighted issues of drug abuse and homosexuality within Nollywood.
Kanayo began his acting career in 1982 with productions by the Nigerian Television Authority and made his movie debut in 1992 with “Living in Bondage.” Since then, he has starred in over 200 films.