Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has sent a message to his colleagues in the industry.
On his Instagram page, the movie star said that as an actor, if one accepts a 10k fee for a movie role, one must deliver a $ 100 million performance. He admonished them not to give a 10k performance because of the pay.
He said that such a mindset is their road to failure, and even if they accept doing the job for free, they must give a stellar performance. According to him, that’s what the acting profession demands, and that’s their road to greatness.
“As an actor,
If you accept a 10k fee for a movie role, you must give a 100 million dollar performance.
Don’t give 10k performance because you were paid 10k.
That’s your road to failure.
Even if you accept to do the job for free,
You must give a 100-million-dollar performance.
That’s what the acting profession demands.
That’s your road to greatness”.
In a past post, Yul had sent a message to musicians and actors. He admonished musicians not to continue begging for sponsorship but to go to bars and lounges and beg them to let them sing for free. He also admonished actors not to sit around begging for connections, but to ask where films are made and connect with them.
Not long ago, Edochie had declared himself the best actor in Nigeria and Africa. Giving a reason, he said that the intensity he brings to filmmaking is unmatched by any other actor in Nigeria.
That wasn’t the first time the actor was declaring himself the best in his field. Last year, Yul declared himself the best actor in Africa. Taking to his Instagram page, he claimed that many people are saying he is the best actor in Africa, which he concurs with. The pastor went on to declare himself the best.
His wife, Judy had also sang the praises of Yul over his acting and directing skills. She declared that nobody comes close to him when it comes to acting and directing, as she crowned him the best director in Nollywood. Judy said the world needed to know how special he was as he wasn’t an ordinary person.
Veteran actor, Kanayo Kanayo had given Yul his flowers. He shared a clip of him with the actor on the set of his movie, as he hailed him. Kanayo stated that whether one likes Yul or not, one can’t take away the fact that he is a great performer who knows how to use his voice and body to express his artistic mien and candor.