Emeka Rollas, the president of Nigeria’s Actor Guild, recently shared his thoughts about Wakanda Forever and why he feels Nollywood actors were shortchanged by not being in the movie.
Rollas noted that Wakanda Forever is an African story, and Nigeria had a stake in it, mainly because of the role of General Okoye.
The AGN president noted that Okoye is a Nigerian name and the role would have been best suited for a Nollywood actress.
Ini Edo, Kate Henshaw, and Destiny Etiko would have done a fantastic job, Emeka Rollas said.
He further noted that he knows a South African played the role, but he doesn’t think it was right to have deprived a Nigerian of the opportunity to star in such a global franchise.
However, it is important to note that Tems and Rema’s voices featured heavily in Wakanda Forever. Listen to Emeka Rollas’ interview below:
Here are some of the reactions the comment stirred online:
@tadeendowed: “It’s not an African story, uncle. Na comic book wey person for America write in the 60s. No Nigerian actor is worthy to act that night screen.”
@reach_africamedia: “True !”
@kelvinchilds_: “He’s spilling facts!!”
@Joshuakk: “Abegi sey Kate Henshaw that can’t jump na him wan us spear fight.”
@ade___damola1: “This people una like to dey whine una sef o.” @nickiegoldee: “Yes, we deserved to have been in that movie, he isn’t lying.”
@nonso_louiss: Well, Okoye was in the very first two Wakanda movie, she didn’t start with Wakanda Forever.”
