When we see some Nollywood veterans on our screens, we can easily guess what role their character is playing. But what if we throw away the stereotypical roles and assign new ones to these older actors and actresses? We made a list of this.
Iya Gbonkan is a corporate baddie
It’d be interesting for Margaret Bandele Olayinka, AKA Iya Gbonkan, to ditch her mean witch act and experiment with corporate roles. Imagine Iya Gbonkan as a CEO in a film about toxic bosses.
Pete Edochie as a retired detective
Imagine the elderly Pete Edochie as a detective who retired a decade ago but is pulled back into the force to find closure in investigating a cold case that’s haunted him for many years.
Joke Silva as Mama Put
Put Joke Silva in a street food kitchen, playing the role of a street-smart, feisty, and lovable “Mama Put” (a local food vendor) in a drama film and you’ll get the
Lere Paimo as a forgetful grandpa
If there’s a Nigerian version of The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, I see Lere Paimo as a bumbling, forgetful grandfather. He’s a sweet and eccentric older adult who often gets himself into clumsy situations due to his memory lapses. Despite his forgetfulness, he always means well and brings joy to those around him.
Patience Ozokwor as a kind, loving grandma
We need screen time in which Mama G throws all her wickedness out the window and assumes the persona of a kind and sweet grandma looking after her grandkids.
Kanayo O. Kanayo as a healing prophet
Stop disturbing Kanayo O. Kanayo to play a ritualist in your films and skits. Make him a charismatic white-garment spiritual leader popular for his healing abilities in your next production and turn viewers’ curiousity into a box office record.
Shaffy Bello as a naive village girl
Imagine Shaffy Bello as a quirky and awkward village aunty in a big city for the first time. She’s charming and clumsy, naive and curious, and often gets herself into funny and weird situations. I’m simply saying, let’s exchange her for
Jide Kosoko as a street drunk
We need a Nollywood script writer to quickly cast Jide Kosowo as an old, unmarried, idle drunk known for his banter and philosophies. He’s mostly a wise fool who often offers valuable advice and insight, whether sought or not.
Sola Sobowale as a therapist
Most of Sola Sobowale’s previous roles show that she can crush one’s mental health. But she can be as calm as a therapist and as eruptive as possible in other heated roles. So, let’s witch it up, please.
Akin Lewis is a dubious thrift collector
For many years, Akin Lewis has played Nollywood’s rich man and sugar daddy. It’s time to make him a money collector hustling like an average Nigerian. Someone hand him a script, a panama, an 80-leave notebook, and a biro. Don’t forget to bring his scooter.
