‘You Must Be Prepared’ – Uche Jombo on Acting with Late Mr Ibu and Francis Odega

Nollywood star Uche Jombo has opened up about working alongside the late Mr Ibu and Francis Odega. She told Pulse that their spontaneous ad-libs often strayed from the script, so only actors ready to improvise could keep up. “I feel lucky I’m a spontaneous actor,” Jombo said. “Half the time they were throwing me off. If you’re working with Francis Odega and the late Mr Ibu, you must come prepared.” She also reflected on defending on-screen love scenes, lessons in motherly roles from fellow actresses, and her own journey of resilience—from celebrating her 45th birthday to marking International Women’s Day with gratitude for overcoming life’s battles.

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