Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O Kanayo has expressed concerns
regarding the proliferation of Nigerian actors and producers on YouTube.
He
noted that the prevalent practice of conducting intense one-day shoots
among up-and-coming actors on YouTube was detrimental to professionalism
and long-term sustainability.
In a video shared on Instagram,
Kanayo criticized the trend of charging exorbitant fees for single-day
shoots, where actors are expected to complete numerous scenes within a
limited timeframe.
He said that such demanding working conditions could affect the health of actors.
Kanayo
emphasised the lack of foresight and professionalism among Nigerian
actors who prioritise short-term gains over sustainable practices.
Kanayo
concluded by stating his belief that YouTube’s presence in Nigeria
might diminish if its platform continues to be used in this manner.
He
said, ‘’We built Nollywood, brick by brick, block by block but the guys
who have besieged YouTube, the actors not the producers, do not have
any sense of purpose or process to create a procedure for a lasting
videography or creating content.
“Take, for instance, the whole
irony of a one-day shoot. It is not sustainable. Some of them now make
it so difficult for producers. They tell you a day shoot is N1 million
or N1.5 million. It isn’t sustainable.
“Unfortunately, my very
high-standing colleague who started this one-day shoot is unfortunately
not in good health. Why? I know for everyone who gives you a job, wants
it done. They pack you with enough to finish in one day. Thirty scenes,
thirty-five scenes.
Source: vanguard
