Popular Nollywood actor, Timini Egbuson, has sparked an industry debate, calling out Nigerian musicians for not supporting the movie industry as much as actors promote their music.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the movie star shared his thoughts:
“I really wish musicians supported Nollywood the way we support their music, but that’s a conversation for another day.”
Are Musicians Giving Nollywood the Cold Shoulder?
Timini’s statement has reignited the discussion about the relationship between the Nigerian film and music industries. While many actors actively promote and hype Nigerian music, the same level of enthusiasm isn’t always reciprocated when it comes to Nollywood films.
A History of Collaboration, But Is It Enough?
Over the years, we’ve seen crossover moments:
• Musicians starring in Nollywood movies (e.g., Falz, Banky W, and Davido)
• Actors releasing music (e.g., Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde)
• Actresses featuring as vixens in music videos
However, Timini’s point suggests that beyond occasional collaborations, true support is lacking.
Fans React: Who Should Support Who?
His comment has sparked mixed reactions:
• Some agree, saying musicians could do more to promote Nollywood films.
• Others argue that actors should focus on making better movies instead of expecting support.
The Bigger Picture: Can Nollywood and Afrobeats Work Together?
With Afrobeats dominating globally, a stronger collaboration between music and film could help Nollywood gain more international recognition. But will musicians step up?
What’s your take? Should musicians do more for Nollywood, or is Timini overreacting? Drop your thoughts below!
