American psychologist, Dr. Umar Johnson, has conveyed his interest in appearing in a Nigerian movie.
He called on Nollywood filmmakers to reach out to him to feature in their movies.
He, however, noted that it has to be a conscious film.
Speaking in a now-viral video, Dr. Johnson said: “Nigeria, I’m waiting for an invitation. I’m trying to get into Nollywood. I want to star in some of the Nigerian movies. Somebody put me in touch with Black Nollywood in Nigeria.
“I want to be in a Nollywood movie. Anybody making a movie out there, hasgot to be conscious though. I’m not doing any blaxploitation. My role has to be egocentric. My role has to be who I am. I can have a different name and personality but it must be progressive and pan-Africanist.
“I will not play a con on television. I’m not playing no pimp, no drug dealer, no criminal. It must be consistent. egocentricity is a necessity.”
Watch the video below:
American Psychologist, Dr. Umar Johnson wants to star in a Nollywood movie. pic.twitter.com/kSjC5AdiMb
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