Of course, the culture of visiting the cinema is gradually returning in Nigeria. So yesterday, my friends and I were at one of the cinemas in the city; and it was really awesome. The visit was an ample opportunity for me not only to relax and entertain myself, but to reflect on the revolution that has happened and is still going on in the movie industry. Yup! The top three actors ruling the big screen is our focus on today’s edition of Monday autograph. Apart from their expertise in the field, these men have really transformed the movie industry into a funny filled venture.
I am sure you guys maybe expecting
the likes of Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke or Emeka Ike to lead the roll call, hell no,
because it seems these old Nollywood faces, are currently not such good
swimmers as they used to be. Reasons for this are not farfetched; some of them
are best described now as business tycoons, high sea merchants etc, while many
others are still struggling to save their marriages bamboozled with martial
crisis, so you can imagine the distractions.
In fact, there are fabulous new
comers like Uti, Alex and co, who are really coasting home right now on the big
screen. These new set of charming and talented Nollywood actors have been
snapping up all the movie scripts; and am set to talk about them and their rise
to stardom.
In no definite arrangement, Trendy
Gist presents to you our three top Nollywood actors who are currently ruling the
movie industry....
Ø Uti Nwachukwu
Uti Nwachukwu is one of the
biggest names ruling the big screen in Nigeria. The former BBA winner has
gradually transformed himself from a top model icon to an enviable big screen
lord. He assumed a prominent position in the movie industry after he emerged BBA
reality TV show winner in 2010 and since then the name Uti has been sounding
loud in cinemas.
No doubt, the model and compere
who is allegedly dating singer Saeon had found himself in the murky waters of
controversy in the past but he has always found a way of shrugging them off and
even coming out stronger.
His rise to stardom can never be
disassociated from his whirlwind romance in the Big Brother Africa reality show
and the associating accolades, fame and fortune.
Ø Alex Ekubo
According to him, what drives him
as an actor was his desire to succeed in his career and his desire to make his
family proud. His rise to stardom began in 2010 when he emerged first runner up
at the Mr. Nigeria contest. Some may want to argue that Alex in the early stage
of his career was more popular as a model than as an actor, but he rose to prominence
in the movie industry in the later days, and he has to his credit several
awards and recognitions.
This talented dude who is open to
correction, has featured in top enthralling movies like: In the Cupboard, True Citizens, Dream Walker, Weekend Getaway, Gold
Digging, Keeping My Man, Lagos Cougars, All That Glitters, Single, Married and
Complicated, Champagne, among others. Most of his films are for the big screen.
Ø Joseph Benjamin
Last but not the least is actor Joseph
Benjamin started his movie career at a tender age of 12 in the popular movie: Tales
by Moonlight. His rise to stardom is associated with his role as a co-host of
MTN’s Project Fame. After that, he became very prominent in the big screen and
has many accolades and awards to his credit, including the African Actor of the
Year award at the 2012 African Film Awards.
He featured in the famed adult
film: Crossroads, together with Ramsey Nouah and Sandra Achums. Today, Joe is
currently one of the leading lights of the big screen.
Keep a date with us next Monday for
another edition of Monday Autograph. Hope you enjoyed it? Please, you comment
is highly needed for us to know what your thoughts are.
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