Julia Nweke In an interview with Vogue magazine with the title, ’14 Countries, 14 Superstars: The Global Actors Who Know No Limits,’ Etomi took a global audience on an experience of Nigeria’s burgeoning movie industry widely referred to as Nollywood.
Ranked alongside Léa Seydoux, Eiza González, Elizabeth Debicki, Angelababy, Deepika Padukone, Bruna Marquezine, and Doona Bae as some of the world’s most famous actresses, Etomi gave a brief insight into the world of filmmaking in Nigeria.
She compared the stark contrasts to how Nollywood stars are treated on the red carpet. She said, “If you do not come correct, they will drag you through the mud, through the grass.”
When asked what every movie was like in Nollywood, here’s exactly what ‘The Wedding Party’ star said, “Nigerians, in general, are so bold, we go for it.” Showing great pride in the Nigerian brand.
