I can reject a lead role in Hollywood – Toyin Abraham


The actress while speaking at the ongoing conference states that she prefers to be popular in Nigeria and would gladly turn down a lead role in Hollywood if the script does not portray her beliefs and culture.
I have made up my mind to do only what improves me positively and more importantly, what portrays my culture and tradition. Forget the big money, I’d rather stay here.
She also talks on how Nollywood has improved greatly in the last few years, according to her, there is now division of labour unlike in the past when you he Producer directs, writes and also acts.
The market has also improved because we now focus more of publicity…
Toyin Abraham speaks “Nollywood reclaiming the market from #hollywood
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