Explaining the
reason she's been scarce in Nollywood movies for a while now, Genevieve Nnaji,
in an interview with Punch over the weekend, said;
“I guess I haven’t
found the right script yet. Creativity and depth are the qualities that I look
out for in a script. In the beginning, the movie industry emphasised quantity
but things are changing and there is an improvement in trend. I am among the people
who advocate for the improvement of the industry. So said, I am constantly
watching out for the kind of stories I take part in. I am in support of movies
that show a great deal of professionalism and creativity. Having practiced my
art in international & professionally produced stories like ‘Ije’; ‘Mirror
boy;’ and ‘Tango with me’, I don’t think I can return to the blandness and
mediocrity that characterized Nollywood in the past.”
Well, one
Nollywood movie director wasn't happy about Genevieve's description of their
industry. In a statement released today, Mac Collins Chidebe (pictured right)
said Genevieve should come and improve Nollywood instead of blasting the
industry that brought her fame and fortune. Read what he said after the cut.
"Genevieve has
just insulted the industry that made her who she is today and what effort has
she made to help improve Nollywood? Those days in Enugu when Genevieve was
growing in Nollywood, our movies were not rubbish; she has grown now, made
money, fame, popularity e.t.c, how much has she invested in this Industry that
made her? All the while she was busy waiting for Titanic scripts, Nollywood was
trying their best to keep the flag flying waiting for her to come back and take
the industry to the next level. Artistes should stop biting the fingers that
fed them. We are watching and waiting for them to bring down heaven. We made
them stars; we are waiting for them to come back and take the industry to the
next level. Instead of blasting Nollywood, come and improve Nollywood.” Chidebe
said
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