Akin Lewis, Nollywood actor urges cinematographers to create movies addressing societal ills

 

Veteran Nollywood actor, Akin Lewis has urged cinematographers to create movies discussing the ills and issues affecting the progress of the country.

In a recent interview session, Akin Lewis stated that cinematographers should desist desist from monotonous way of producing movies.

Here is what Akin Lewis said;

“There is the need for Nollywood to produce movies that address contemporaneous societal ills, and not only make movies that aim to simply entertain.

Also, actors should give priority to playing roles that educate the populace about impactful issues in society.”

The veteran, speaking further at the private screening of a social impact movie, The New Patriots, noted; that such films also sensitised people to happenings around them.

The movie stars veterans, Lewis and Dele Odule, alongside talented actors such as Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbo Oshin and also Taiwo Ibikunle.

Directed by Adebayo Tijani and Terry Ayebo, the movie has already gained international recognition; with one of its leading actresses, Damipe Adekoya, winning the award for Best Lead Actress in a Feature Film at the Five Continents International Film Festival for her role.

In other news, Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed on his Instagram platform that he has undergone successful surgery.

The Nollywood actor made this known on Friday, May 21.

He wrote;

For almost 2 years after an unsuccessful medical procedure, I’ve had to live through the most excruciating pain imaginable…”

He continued;

“At night I literally screamed and cried; by day I worked and smiled through it all (with really strong pain meds).

Post-surgery I feel like I’ve been given a new lease on life; and I want to say a special thank you to my wife for the love and care; to my fam & friends for their prayers and support, to my many brand partners and employers for their patience and understanding, and to the best surgeon ever; Dr. Coker, and his entire medical team at Lagoon Hospital I say a big thank you.

Grateful to God for the road to divine recovery!”