Stop misleading viewers with wrong dressing, makeup – Kanayo O. Kanayo warns filmmakers

Seasoned Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has urged movie directors to use authentic clothing and cosmetics in their films.

In a post on his Instagram page, the actor claimed that most directors do not agree with movie costumiers.

He emphasized the fact that wealthy characters frequently wore agbada in movies, but that in real life, people recognized them by their pricey watches, shoes, and T-shirts.

Kanayo criticized films with women who wear wigs and heavy cosmetics even when sleeping.

He said: “Many Nollywood producers paint the wrong picture of dressing/Makeup in the movies, all in the name of fine picture. It’s misleading.

“The reality is that many practitioners have not realized that filmmaking is part of agenda setting in national development especially the culture and tradition of the people.

“The rich most times dress casually. Many are known by their expensive wrist watches, footwear, Tshirt and not Agbada.

“How can a man be resting in his house, lying on the Sofa fully dressed? How can a woman be adorned with full makeup while cooking?

"Most of the ladies sleep with their wigs on, with applied full facial foundation. Ahhhhhhh. Dear colleagues, let’s watch it.”

According to Kanayo it's crucial to be realistic in movies produced by filmmakers.

He asserted that by doing this, the sector would gain credibility and eventually a more imposing personality.

He continued by saying that "The role of Nollywood in shaping and sustaining a Nigerian culture identity" was a topic of his PhD research.

“This is what the music industry has done with Afrobeat. Now, they are all getting paid like they hit a jackpot. Nollywood can do better than them,” he added.

Watch him speak in video below

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