Veteran Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo Aspires to Act into His 90s

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has expressed his desire to continue acting well into his 90s. The 62-year-old thespian shared his ambitions in a teaser for the upcoming episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, co-hosted by Nedu, Husband Material, and Deit Cole.

Kanayo, a prominent figure in Nollywood since 1982, lamented the influx of untalented individuals, particularly women, into the industry. “Many girls are desperate to act. You don’t come to Nollywood to learn how to act. Acting is in-built. If it’s not in you, go and sell crayfish. Let us run some people out of the [movie] industry. I want a situation where at 70, 75, 80, 90, I will still be acting,” he declared.

The veteran actor also highlighted concerning issues within Nollywood, including drug abuse and homosexuality, suggesting these problems have become prevalent.

Kanayo O. Kanayo began his acting career with the Nigerian Television Authority in 1982 and made his film debut in 1992 with the iconic movie “Living in Bondage.”