One actress who really struggled for several years in Nollywood before she eventually got her big break is Halima Abubakar. She saw the challenges, faced them and eventually conquered.
But she said it no longer easy for up and coming actresses who are gifted but are not being allowed to prove themselves in the industry due to the high level tribalism of the Igbos who control the industry and are now making themselves lord over others. See her complains below…“I have experienced tribalism, I know people would say it is a lie, but that is the truth. Why have those from a particular group not reached out to people who are not specifically from their areas?
“I have worked with a lot of Igbos, my marketer is Igbo, I have worked with a lot of them and I know those I have not worked with, I have not seen the right roles for me yet, but I believe they will come.
“But how about others, who are independently shooting movies, does that mean those are the only set of actors in Nollywood? I am not saying they should give me roles, but there are people who want to see fresh faces. We need to give others opportunity to showcase their talents.
“I am saying, stop tribalism and bring everyone under the umbrella of AGN,” Halima insisted.
Source: Nigeriafilms.com
Dont u know that, it is igbo film they turn to Nollywood? We are the owner of Nollywood period!!!
Ur time have pass
Igbos have spoiled d industry with mediocrity & ineptitude. All d igbo man understands is money & not professionalism, the dominance of igbos in nollywood marked d begining of its demise.
Did I hear you say d dominance of igbo in nollywood marked d begining of it’s demise? The igbos started nollywood and took it to the level it is now. Though I don’t support tribalism but I don’t think it exist in nollywood. The ini edo’s, mercy johnson’s and co are they igbos? Halima shud not use tribal sentiment 2 justify het inability 2 grow cos she is a below average actress. If ghanians can succeed in nollywood y d tribal sentiment excuses.?
Halima debuted & gained popularity by virtue of her controvercial nude pictures in some glossy magazines circulated far & wide across the country, not mindinding her muslim background! She had also tried unsuccessfuly to produce a couple of movies. Set against her desperation to hit limelight overnight, she has now awashed herself in what can be described as lgbophobia. How can lgbo hinder your career when there are Kanowood, Yorobawood, etc…haba! lye et n’me oge orie.
Allow d free of rght denial 2 flow 4rm my Iron Lady. Lol
Halima stated right, You Igbo are very tribalist. Go ahead and produce your movies in your native language and see if will be marketable?
Basiru u ar very stupid,who cn b more tribalistic dan u foolish n stinkin Hausa pple? Wer wher u pple wen d Igbos startd dis nollywood of a tin.Ur envines wil sink u into oblivion more n more.
Igbo are fulish people the can never be president of nigeria