Jade Osiberu reveals Why Kehinde Bankole and Chioma Akpotha are not underrated

• The producer emphasized that both actresses are highly sought after and respected in the industry.

• Jade pointed out that they have appeared in some of Nollywood’s top-grossing films.

Nigerian filmmaker Jade Osiberu, known for producing films like ‘Christmas in Lagos’ and ‘Isoken,’ has responded to comments from netizens whoChioma Akpotha and Kehinde Bankole as underrated actresses.

The 39-year-old producer emphasized that both actresses are highly sought after and respected in the industry, suggesting they are not underrated.

Jade pointed out that they have appeared in some of Nollywood’s top-grossing films and expressed confusion over what fans mean by calling them ‘underrated.’

This discussion follows Chioma Akpotha’s recent role as Queen Amaka in the popular Netflix film Seven Doors, and Kehinde Bankole’s leading performance in Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.

Taking to the microblogging platform X, Jade Osiberu tweeted:

“I saw a tweet claiming Chioma Akpota is underrated, and I remember a similar tweet last year about Kehinde Bankole. I guess my question is ‘underrated to whom?’ It can’t be the industry because we very highly rate both these women. And what does being rated mean? I don’t think it means respect cos almost every time they’re both in a project, their performances are widely praised.”

“Both have been in some the biggest and or Highest Grossing Nollywood Films in recent years. So what exactly does it take to be rated to the general audience? Notoriety? Constant social media buzz/scandals? Being social media viral sensations?”

Netizens Reactions:

@AyoBankole: “lol rated is often regarded as ability to remain constantly on the trend table, the blogs and media.”

@GeneralSnow_: “I believe many Nigerians often use words carelessly.”

@KneWKeeD: “Loved her since ‘The Apple’ with Tony Umez. She’s goated!”

@askiaz__: “She’s under appreciated.”

@MzTaiwoO: “Jokes apart though, it’s just Nigerian way of praising someone.”

@ms_idera: “What they mean is that they want to see this person in every and all movies trending.”

@Afolasakin01: “To be “underrated” in context simply means we can’t appreciate their worth enough.”

@laidepetite: “I love these questions raised by you; what’s the definition of being under-rated?”