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Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has said he wishes to continue acting even when he turns 90.
The thespian stated this in the teaser of the upcoming episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, co-hosted by Nedu, Husband Material, and Deit Cole.
The 62-year-old lamented that the desperation to act by untalented people, especially ladies, poses a threat to the film industry.
He said: “Many girls are desperate to act. You don’t come to Nollywood to learn how to act. Acting is in-built. If it’s not in you, go and sell crayfish.
“Let us run some people out of the [movie] industry. I want a situation where at 70, 75, 80, 90, I will still be acting,”
The veteran movie star also alleged that drug abuse and homosexuality have taken over Nollywood.
Kanayo began his acting career in 1982, acting in productions by the Nigerian Television Authority. He made his debut movie appearance in the year 1992 in the film Living in Bondage.
He has starred in over 200 movies.
