Bolanle Ninalowo speaks on career journey

Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has opened up on his career journey and how positioning is important in the entertainment industry.

In an interview with The Nation, Ninalowo, also known as Makanaki, stressed that success does not come by accident. He noted that hard work, and being intentional are key factors to being successful.

“Yes, first is grace, and then two is positioning. My brand is very important to me. I’m not just an actor, I’m a business actor,” he said.

The actor also emphasised the need for actors to build an identity outside the screen. He spoke on branding and the advantages for entertainers.

“Maybe you can tell me how many actors in the last decade the industry has been able to brand in a way that people call them by a name outside of their acting name. So, when you say Maka, see how everybody reacts? That is the brand. For me, brand is key, not just jumping from set to set. How many more films do I have to act in for you to know who I am?”