Key points:
- Kanayo blasts the “fine face” rush on YouTube today. He says film work needs skill, not looks.
- He plans to use his own channel for new names. He wants smart picks based on strong craft.
- He warns the trend kills fresh careers once again. He recalls how past labels wrecked lives.
Kanayo O. Kanayo has raised a bold flag. The screen icon says film work now rates looks over skill. He says this rise shows most on YouTube. He calls it bad for the craft.
In a short video, he set a firm plan. He will cast more new and unknown names. He wants proof of range and heart on set. He says that is how we make real magic.
Actor slams ‘fine face’ trend
Kanayo spoke in a clear, calm tone online. “Film making is not about a fine face,” he said. “It is about a good actor, a good performer.” He then added, “If you don’t like it, that’s unfortunate.”
He says the “YouTube faces” now rule the call sheet. He fears this push will choke young, raw skill. He says some stars book months out with tight slots. That leaves rooms shut to fresh hands who can act.
He launches a talent-first YouTube plan
Kanayo says he will not chase hot names. He wants names that can hit notes and hold scenes. He asks new acts to join him on his page. “Come on, let’s do magic,” he told them.
The wider chat on Nollywood keeps growing this month. For craft talk, see how Pere Egbi says South Africa leads Nollywood. That piece pushed for team work and set pride.
Old bias, new risk on YouTube
Kanayo says this all feels like old times. He recalls when brands tagged actors as “not selling.” He says many fine hands lost work back then. He fears this loop may start again online now.
Fans still mourn and still debate big screen news today. A recent case is how Ibrahim Chatta announces son’s death. The town shares grief while talk on work goes on.
Kanayo ends with hope and grit in his voice. He holds to a life rule: “This too shall pass.” He wants peers to pick skill first, not buzz. He says that is how the art will live.
