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Actor shares challenges faced as an entertainer

"The challenge was finding the script, finding the opportunity, and actually convincing the producers and directors." - Wole Ojo.
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In an exclusive chat, the actor spoke on the challenges he has faced as an entertainer. The actor who kicked off his career as a child actor, also spoke on transitioning.

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Read excerpts and watch video below;

“The major challenge was transiting from a child actor to an  adult actor , to doing it as a means to an end. At first it was more of fun and  passion, and there were several platforms that I could showcase what I could do.

Now transiting, Nollywood doesn't necessarily have scripts for young adults, most scripts are for  the fully grown adults - the married couple, the player, the psycho and you name it. You hardly see high school movies, high school musicals, dance movies for teenagers.

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So at that point when I was transiting into doing this professionally, there wasn't really enough options for me to actually practise. So what I did was I spent the time training myself, getting the jobs that I could do.

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The actor also spoke on how he transitioned from acting for the small screen to acting for the big screen.

Watch full interview below.

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