Actor Bob Manuel Udokwu reacts to fans calling him their ‘crush’

• The actor recently appeared on The Morning Brief, discussing his acting career, politics, and his relationship with fans.

• Udokwu acknowledges fans who call him their crush as satisfied customers, stating that the fanbase’s size is due to their satisfaction with their work.

Veteran Nollywood actor Bob Manuel Udokwu has conveyed his appreciation and humility after being affectionately referred to as a “crush” by his fans over the years.

The esteemed actor recently featured on The Morning Brief, where he discussed his acting career, his transition into politics, and his connection with his audience.

In reflecting on the affectionate title bestowed upon him by his admirers, Udokwu remarked, “I see those who called me their crush as satisfied customers. Your fanbase, as huge as it gets is because they are satisfied with what they’re doing, and I’m not surprised.”

Udokwu reminisced about his time at the University of Port Harcourt, where he was a notable presence on campus due to his exceptional talents.

He explained, “Back in the days when I was in the University of Port Harcourt, everybody from the vice chancellor to the security at the gate knew me because I was very active. Thank God for providing me the platform in Checkmate to be able to let the world see the talents he has given me.”

Expressing his gratitude, the actor added, “At some point in my career, I became the anchor of Gulder Ultimate Search, the first, biggest and best reality television in the country and now I have the record of being the longest anchorperson. So when people express their satisfaction or admiration of my work as an actor, I feel humbled happy and thankful to God for the opportunity,”