Nollywood actor and movie producer Kunle Afolayan denies that he granted any interview saying he does not watch Nollywood movies....He says he was misquoted mischievously out of context.....
My attention has been drawn to a report alleging that I claimed I do not watch Nollywood films.
I urge all my fans to kindly disregard this statement which, obviously, was tweaked by a mischief maker to score cheap and sensational point, and cause disaffection between myself and and publics.
While the report may tend to achieve its aim in some quarters, discerning minds would understand that it lacks credibility. Otherwise, how can the I say I do not watch Nollywood films yet allows my kids to watch same.
It is obvious I was quoted out of context while answering to a question on bad film subtitles and not about Nollywood films as a genre.
My take is that not every fan of a Nollywood movie care about good or bad subtitling, while makers of the films that are so referred not only have their followers, they have made fortunes from their productions. And as long as everyone is happy with what they do, it is pointless making unnecessary comparison.
I am a grassroot person and avid promoter of the Nigerian brand. This can only explain, as quoted, why I allow my children to watch Nollywood films which have helped their educational development and cultural understanding .
While my statement is not a sweeping one about Nollywood, the inference was about films that challenge my creative endeavour. This is not out of place for anyone who aspires for greatness in any field of their endeavour.
I therefore urge my fans to disregard this, and any sensational publications that may tend to bring disaffection among practitioners who thrive to take Nollywood to greater height.
Again I say “My children watch Nollywood movies and they don't speak bad English. How else can one say well of a genre of films?''
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Movie Producer Egor Efiok Calls Out Actor Kunle Afolayan For Saying He Doesnt Watch Nollywood Movies...
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ReplyDeleteI knew he would refute that statement.
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ReplyDeleteHe sounded like he lied....
ReplyDeleteWhatever! So he said he doesn’t watch nollywood movies because they’re too low for him but then in the same interview said he lets his children watch nollywood movies? Does that sound credible to you?
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ReplyDeleteLiar! It runs in their veins.
ReplyDeleteI said it
ReplyDelete"I hardly watch" and "I never watch" are not the same!!
ReplyDeleteSee the people crying not too young to rule, to read and comprehend is a problem!!
I had the misfortune of dealing with this guy once. he was very uncourteous and insultive for no reason. He even cut the phone on me while I was still speaking. Mr Afolayan such attitude won't get you far in life. Try to treat people the way you want to be treated. That one experience left a sour taste in my mouth as prior to that I had assumed you were someone a bit of common sense. Fool!
ReplyDeleteAnd yet he’s gone far in life. Him we know, who are you? Nonesense tribalistic people going anon just to make crap up to stain people’s names. Give it up, it ain’t working.
DeleteI knew it will come to this..who is miss interpreting their statement..
ReplyDeleteKunle, watch it! you are treading the wrong path. Dont be too proud...remember the days of little beginnings, when you used to collect small change from ladies, now you don blow. you dont even respect the elders in the industry anymore. pride goes before a fall o. ire
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