The AMVCA held in style and every Nollywood actor brought their A game on, Amongst the actresses that slayed on the Red Carpet is Yoruba star actress Mercy Aigbe.
Days after This Day Style cover published names of the best dressed and Mercy's name was omitted
Many people including her friend and colleague, Iyabo Ojo who said Mercy was the Best Dressed whether they like it or not..
In the same confusion, Mercy Aigbe has responded to people addressing the existing gap between Yoruba actors and English speaking movie industry. In a recent interview, the actress addressed the issue.
Read excerpts from interview below;
On reason behind discrimination against Yoruba movie practitioners;
I really don’t know why and it has been on for a very long time. However, we have started to get better recognition unlike what obtained in the industry four years ago. The gap is already being bridged and I think it is only a matter of time. I think we Yoruba actors also need to let people know that we are also a part of Nollywood and demand to be respected like our English counterparts.
On Yoruba movie genre having better actors:
Our counterparts in the English genre have always had fantastic stories and actors. I think Nollywood should be one and devoid of any form of disparity or segregation. The term Nollywood in my opinion means movies made in Nigeria irrespective of the medium. I am also featuring in a Hausa movie which will be released soon.
On why Yoruba actors are tagged illiterates: -
This is one area where I have a problem with people’s perception of Yoruba actors. Many people think we are uneducated and can’t speak good English. I think people are not informed, so whenever someone tells me they are not aware I speak proper English, I simply laugh it off.
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