Veteran Nollywood actress Ibironke Ojo, widely known as Ronke Oshodi-Oke, has highlighted discipline, professionalism, and consistency as essential factors for a lasting career in the Nigerian film industry, while also addressing stereotypes about younger actors.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, she dismissed the notion that many young performers are distracted by social media, insisting that a large number of them are focused and committed to their craft.
“It’s not all of them. Most of them are serious. If you are doing something and you are not serious about it, you will face the consequences. We are not joking in Nollywood. If you come and you want to pose, you want to come and play, you will face the consequence. Take Timini, for example; he is a very lovely boy and takes his job very seriously,” she said.
Ojo, who also spoke about her role in the film Ajosepo: The Gathering, explained that she treats every character with seriousness and dedication.
“I see each and every role as an opportunity. So when I am acting, it is not me; it is God. When I am acting, I am always in that script. I always want to give the best. It’s mixed feelings,” she said.
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Reflecting on her journey in Nollywood, she credited her longevity in the industry to grace, hard work, and consistency rather than personal connections or lobbying for roles.
“I don’t do anything; it has been God all the while. How many producers will I call? How many people will I say, ‘please come and give me jobs’? It has just been God, and also hard work. Even if I am given one or two scenes, I take it seriously,” she added.