Once Tough, Now Loose: Bob Manuel Udokwu on Nollywood's Casting Decline

Veteran actor Bob Manuel Udokwu recalls the golden age of Nollywood. He remembers strict auditions and screen tests that even established stars had to pass. He explains how producers once demanded that actors look like a real family on screen. These standards ensured excellence and authenticity. He warns that today’s casting rules have loosened. His comments on a digital media podcast spark debate about whether Nollywood’s global reputation still rests on those foundations.

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