“Leave your ego at home to succeed in Nollywood” – Yinka Quadri tells aspiring actors

• Quadri advises aspiring actors to remain patient and calm, allowing their ego to be at home for growth and success in the industry.

Veteran actor Yinka Quadri has offered guidance to aspiring actors seeking to succeed in Nollywood, emphasizing the importance of humility and patience in their journey within the industry.

In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, Quadri remarked, “My advice to aspiring actors is to be patient and stay calm. Anyone with an ego should leave it at home to truly learn, grow and succeed in this industry.”

Additionally, Quadri praised the contributions of young actors and filmmakers in promoting Yoruba culture through their cinematic works. . He said, “A Yoruba proverb says a tradition that does not include the younger ones is not sustainable. Thank God that even in our lifetime, our younger ones are elevating our culture. In fact, they are taking it beyond the level we took it. You know the prayer we always say is that our children will be greater than us. We are very happy with what is happening.”

The experienced actor further encouraged emerging talents to remain dedicated to authentically representing African culture in Nollywood productions. He stated, “I will advise young actors not to relent. The world is seeing that Nollywood, especially the Yoruba sector, is elevating our culture. I trust that they won’t relent because they are seeking more knowledge to elevate it even further.”