{"id":213137,"date":"2025-06-28T15:23:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T15:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=213137"},"modified":"2025-06-28T15:23:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T15:23:44","slug":"pete-edochie-kanayo-joke-silva-others-nollywood-elders-who-called-out-the-new-gen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2025\/06\/28\/pete-edochie-kanayo-joke-silva-others-nollywood-elders-who-called-out-the-new-gen\/","title":{"rendered":"Pete Edochie, Kanayo, Joke Silva, others: Nollywood Elders who called out the New Gen"},"content":{"rendered":"

They stood as the giants whose voices once thundered across Nigeria\u2019s living rooms. On stages, in village squares, or inside VHS tapes passed from home to home, the likes of Pete Edochie, Joke Silva, Kanayo O. Kanayo, and a host of legendary stars defined Nollywood before it became a billion-naira industry.<\/p>\n

But in the last five years, a generational fault line has cracked open the industry they helped build.<\/p>\n

From subtle rebukes to outright public condemnations, these elders have raised red flags \u2014 not against the talent of the younger generation, but the direction, values, and integrity of a Nollywood now more obsessed with streaming deals, Western mimicry, and digital fame than with the storytelling craft that made Nollywood Nigeria\u2019s greatest cultural export.<\/p>\n

GENESIS: WHEN THE OLD GUARD BUILT WITH BLOOD AND SWEAT<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Old Nollywood\u2014let\u2019s define it as the pre-2010 industry\u2014was forged in the fires of low budgets, VHS tapes, and rugged location shoots. It was built by legends like Pete Edochie, Ngozi Ezeonu, Zack Orji, Liz Benson, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Genevieve Nnaji, and Ramsey Nouah. They navigated an unstructured film market with no guild protections, no formal studios, and no digital amplification.<\/p>\n

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Old Nollywood<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Veterans like Joke Silva, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde once shot 10 movies in 4 months, with scripts barely revised and wages often unpaid. But they carried the burden of making Nollywood globally visible\u2014even when that meant acting through malaria, power outages, and faulty soundtracks.<\/p>\n

The audience back then forgave technical flaws because the stories were theirs. Stories of betrayal, curses, village love, and family strife\u2014told with raw emotion. These legends earned their stripes not from followers, but from footprints in the sand of Nollywood\u2019s survival.<\/p>\n

THE NEW WAVE: WHERE STREAMING, AESTHETICS AND ALGORITHMS REIGN<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Fast forward to post-2015, Nollywood began undergoing a quiet evolution. Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Showmax, and TikTok reshaped content demand.<\/p>\n

A new crop of actors emerged: Timini Egbuson, Nancy Isime, Bimbo Ademoye, Tobi Bakre, Sharon Ooja, and Daniel Etim-Effiong. They arrived not from the trenches, but from Instagram reels, fashion runways, online skits, and elite acting schools.<\/p>\n

They spoke fluent \u201csoft life,\u201d had marketing teams, and carried ring lights to sets. Their contracts included influencer deals, and their fanbases lived on social media.<\/p>\n

And crucially, the streaming economy empowered producers to cast actors based on online traction\u2014not necessarily acting depth.<\/p>\n

VETERANS WHO VOICED CONCERN: NOLLYWOOD ELDERS TAKING A STAND<\/strong><\/h4>\n
1. Pete Edochie \u2013 Cultural Dilution and Moral Decay<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Pete Edochie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Who He Is:<\/strong> One of the most iconic figures in African cinema, Pete Edochie rose to prominence in the 1980s for his legendary portrayal of Okonkwo in the NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe\u2019s Things Fall Apart.<\/p>\n

Revered for his commanding voice and deep understanding of traditional narratives, he symbolizes the moral and cultural heartbeat of early Nollywood.<\/p>\n

Public Stance<\/strong>: Pete Edochie has consistently condemned the growing disconnect between Nigerian cinema and its cultural roots.<\/p>\n

In multiple interviews, including with BBC Igbo and local news platforms, he decried how modern Nollywood scripts prioritize Western lifestyles and disregard traditional values.<\/p>\n

Criticism<\/strong>: He pointed to \u201cpoor moral structure,\u201d \u201cimitated foreign settings,\u201d and \u201ca decline in cultural epics\u201d that once shaped Nollywood\u2019s global identity.<\/p>\n

Impact<\/strong>: His critiques triggered industry-wide conversations about storytelling responsibility, especially after his 2023 comments about Nollywood\u2019s failure to educate while entertaining.<\/p>\n

2. Kanayo O. Kanayo \u2013 Discipline and Industry Ethics<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Kanayo O. Kanayo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Who He Is<\/strong>: A veteran actor and trained lawyer, Kanayo O. Kanayo is best known for his roles in ritual-themed thrillers that dominated Nollywood in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Beyond acting, he is a vocal advocate for professionalism, cultural storytelling, and youth mentorship in the film industry.<\/p>\n

Public Stance<\/strong>: Known for his stern personality, Kanayo has been vocal about declining professionalism. In a viral Instagram Live in 2022, he questioned the ethics of new actors and filmmakers who bypass training and mentorship.<\/p>\n

Criticism<\/strong>: He condemned what he termed \u201cthe TikTokification of Nollywood,\u201d referencing actors more concerned with viral fame than acting depth.<\/p>\n

Impact<\/strong>: His comments sparked a social media backlash and trended under hashtags like #RespectVeterans. He later doubled down, reminding actors that discipline made Nollywood globally recognized.<\/p>\n

3. Joke Silva \u2013 Lack of Training and Institutional Weakness<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Joke Silva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Public Stance<\/strong>: Joke Silva has long advocated for actor training and structure in the industry. At the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2021, she warned that Nollywood\u2019s rapid digital growth was not being matched with professional education.<\/p>\n

Criticism<\/strong>: She critiqued the rise of \u201cself-made actors\u201d with no understanding of character arcs, performance discipline, or set behavior.<\/p>\n

Impact<\/strong>: Her remarks reignited interest in performing arts academies like Lufodo Academy, which she co-founded with Olu Jacobs.<\/p>\n

4. Patience Ozokwor \u2013 Nudity and Glorification of Immorality<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Patience Ozokwor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Public Stance:<\/strong> In several public forums and a 2020 interview on Channels TV, Ozokwor criticized younger filmmakers for encouraging nudity, vulgarity, and moral ambiguity.<\/p>\n

Criticism<\/strong>: She argued that storylines now reward negative behavior, abandoning the moral lessons that once underpinned Nollywood scripts.<\/p>\n

Impact<\/strong>: Her position sparked intense debate, especially among Gen Z actors who claimed she was enforcing outdated moral views. Nonetheless, veteran actors like Mama G maintain that entertainment must have purpose.<\/p>\n

5. Zack Orji \u2013 Weak Scripts and Visual Overload<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Zack Orji<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Public Stance:<\/strong> A respected figure from Nollywood\u2019s VHS era, Orji has repeatedly voiced concerns about the quality of new scripts.<\/p>\n

Criticism<\/strong>: In a 2022 Nollywood Stakeholders Conference, he criticized overuse of drone shots, visual effects, and urban aesthetics at the expense of good dialogue, story depth, and realism.<\/p>\n

Impact<\/strong>: While his views were acknowledged by producers like Charles Okpaleke (Living in Bondage reboot), some younger directors insisted that audiences demand \u201cmodern visuals.\u201d<\/p>\n

6. Clarion Chukwurah \u2013 Silence on Injustice and Decline in Social Commentary<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Clarion Chukwurah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Public Stance<\/strong>: One of Nollywood\u2019s most socially conscious voices, Chukwurah has lamented the industry’s silence on national issues.<\/p>\n

Criticism<\/strong>: She called out producers for prioritizing light romance and urban gossip films over scripts that speak to Nigeria\u2019s political decay, youth struggles, and religious manipulation.<\/p>\n

Impact<\/strong>: Her comments revived attention toward Nollywood\u2019s activist roots, from Issakaba to Dry, and questioned why these narratives are rare today.<\/p>\n

7. Ngozi Ezeonu \u2013 Loss of Family Values<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Ngozi Ezeonu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Public Stance:<\/strong> In 2021, Ezeonu made public remarks during an Enugu-based film event where she decried the \u201cbroken homes and disrespectful children\u201d often glorified in recent films.<\/p>\n

Criticism<\/strong>: She called on writers to reintroduce the layered family drama genre that once taught cultural respect and identity.<\/p>\n

Impact<\/strong>: Her criticism influenced a few 2022 family-themed films but largely remains ignored by the market-driven focus on slay culture.<\/p>\n

PATTERNS IN THEIR CRITICISM: A COMMON THREAD<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Across different personalities and tones, the elders\u2019 critiques share key themes:<\/p>\n

Cultural erosion<\/strong>: New films often discard ethnic language, dress, and values.<\/p>\n

Professional decline<\/strong>: Fame now outweighs acting discipline.<\/p>\n

Narrative weakness<\/strong>: Beautiful pictures, but hollow stories.<\/p>\n

Moral ambiguity<\/strong>: Vice is rewarded or normalized, unlike past films with lessons.<\/p>\n

These issues highlight the values gap between the founding generation and the digital-native successors.<\/p>\n

NEW GEN RESPONSE: PUSHBACK OR PROGRESS?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Some younger actors argue that:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • \u201cOld Nollywood\u201d was often underfunded and melodramatic.<\/li>\n
  • Today\u2019s audience expects shorter, global-friendly stories.<\/li>\n
  • Not all veterans adapted to technical or industry evolution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Yet, even among rising stars, there\u2019s growing agreement that mentorship is lacking, and some projects now suffer from \u201cover-ambition, under-delivery”.<\/p>\n

    Others have argued that the elders had their time, and they too were once called \u201cuntrained\u201d by stage veterans in the 1980s.<\/p>\n

    Is It Really a Generational Clash\u2014or a Necessary Evolution?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    Quantity vs Quality<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Under pressure to monetize quickly and satisfy digital demand, new producers lean toward quantity.<\/p>\n

    Elders worry this undermines Nollywood\u2019s artistic potential. Yet, some argue that increased volume in production \u201cpie-in-the-sky\u201d allows room for standout quality projects to emerge.<\/p>\n

    Standardization and Commercialization<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Silva and other veterans celebrate platforms like Netflix and Africa Magic for raising production quality. Yet, they caution that commercialization mustn\u2019t come at the expense of cultural authenticity and depth.<\/p>\n

    STREAMING, GLOBALIZATION & THE SHIFT IN CONTROL<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    The elders acted for VHS, NTA, and Africa Magic. But Netflix, Prime Video, Showmax, and YouTube have changed the stakes. Younger producers are:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Shooting faster films (in 7\u201314 days).<\/li>\n
    • Targeting digital premieres.<\/li>\n
    • Building brand-fame via TikTok and Instagram.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      For elders used to months-long rehearsals and voice control, this shift can feel disrespectful. But for the New Gen, it\u2019s about staying visible in a crowded digital marketplace.<\/p>\n

      Still, questions remain:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • Why are fewer epic films being funded?<\/li>\n
      • Why are traditional costumes now used mostly for mockery or parody?<\/li>\n
      • Why do village settings often carry comedic, not cultural weight?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        THE FUTURE: COLLABORATION OR COLLAPSE?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

        Some producers are bridging the divide.<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Kemi Adetiba\u2019s King of Boys<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Kemi Adetiba\u2019s King of Boys<\/strong> featured elders like Sola Sobowale while using New Gen stylings.<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Kunle Afolayan\u2019s An\u00edk\u00fal\u00e1p\u00f3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Kunle Afolayan\u2019s An\u00edk\u00fal\u00e1p\u00f3<\/strong> balanced epic Yoruba narratives with modern production flair.<\/p>\n

        \"\"
        Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

        Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham<\/strong> often cast movie veterans alongside rising actors.<\/p>\n

        The success of such hybrids shows the answer isn’t either\/or \u2014 it\u2019s both.<\/p>\n

        FINAL TAKEAWAY<\/strong><\/h4>\n

        The elders are not demanding worship \u2014 they are demanding respect for a legacy built on discipline, culture, and storytelling integrity.<\/p>\n

        The New Gen is not ruining Nollywood \u2014 they are redefining it under new pressures.<\/p>\n

        But what must not be lost in this generational negotiation is what made Nollywood matter: stories that echoed our roots, performances that felt ancestral, and an industry that reflected \u2014 not imitated \u2014 the world.<\/p>\n

        If the two generations speak less with insults and more with scripts, Nollywood could birth a golden age where heritage and modernity dance, not duel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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