Nollywood actor Hafiz Oyetoro, better known as Saka, has recalled how veteran actor Jide Kosoko initially questioned whether he was capable of convincingly portraying a lawyer in a film.
Speaking in an interview with African A-List, Oyetoro said the incident occurred on a movie set produced by actor Dele Odule, with Kosoko serving as the director.
According to Saka, Odule had selected him for the lawyer role, but Kosoko was unconvinced after seeing him sitting quietly on the set.
“Mr Dele Odule wanted to make a film and he cast me in a role. Uncle Jide Kosoko was the director,” he recounted.
Saka said Kosoko later asked Odule whether he had found an actor for the lawyer character, prompting Odule to point him out as the person chosen for the part.
“Uncle Jide asked Dele Odule if he had found someone to play the lawyer role. Dele Odule said he had found someone who will play it well. Uncle Jide asked again and Dele Odule pointed at me.
“Uncle Jide saw me sitting there quietly and helpless. They argued for a while. Uncle Jide said no, but Dele insisted. Reluctantly, Uncle Jide agreed to let me do it.”
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The actor said he eventually got the opportunity to prove his ability once filming began.
Saka explained that his performance changed Kosoko’s perception of him, with the veteran director asking to speak with him privately after they finished shooting that night.
“When I got on set, I delivered. After we wrapped at night, Uncle Jide called for me. I went to his room and he asked if I was angry. He explained he didn’t know my capability because of how quietly I had been sitting”, he added.