Veteran Nollywood actor cum businessman, Kanayo O. Kanayo, is not holding back.
In a fiery video posted on his Instagram page on Monday, September 8th, 2025, the legendary actor sent shockwaves through the Nigerian film industry as he called out what he described as a dangerous trend threatening the very soul of Nollywood, especially within the booming YouTube space.
The actor said; “I have decided to take my destiny in my own hands as it pertains to my platform on YouTube.”
And just like that, he dropped the bombshell.
Kanayo said; “Movie making is not about having a fine face. It’s about being a good actor, a good performer. So, with or without a fine face — that’s what I’ve decided to do. If you don’t like it, well, that’s quite unfortunate.”
“There was an incident about 25 years ago, when we were trying to build Nollywood. Some sponsors branded actors as ‘unsellable,’ and just like that, careers were killed. I can mention names, but for the sanctity of this broadcast, I won’t.”
“Some of these guys will tell you they’re not free from September 2025 till August 2026! How then do we sustain the content you watch? How do we create magic? How do we encourage new actors to join the business?”
“Don’t call me because I’m a selling face on any platform. Call me because I can deliver!”
“If you’re a new face, come on — let’s do magic on Kanayo O. Kanayo TV on YouTube. Let’s create stories with people who can deliver, who can ACT!”
“I don’t know why, when things come to Nigeria, there’s always a somersault. And that somersault is happening now on YouTube. But I want to employ my life’s philosophy to say: This too shall pass.”
