Sam Dede...I cant wait to return to Nollywood

Sam Dede has been in the movie industry for a very long time and he has also made his mark as a Lecturer in the University of Port-Harcourt. Without any doubt he is one of the best actors Nigeria has ever had .He is popularly known for his  acting in the movie Issakaba .In a rare interview with Vanguard, he addressed issues on his long absence from Nollywood Read excerpts below :


What's your impression about Nollywood since you’ve been away?

We have a new crop of film makers. In some quarters, they refer to them as new Nollywood; it’s good. I’ve seen some of the works they’ve done. It’s quite an improvement on what we used to have. I just hope it is sustainable because it is not easy out there. It’s a different ball game.
What we know is that Nollywood grew out of its own steam. It was a deliberate move to tell our own story in our own way and our people have become used to that way of telling our story. So, anything new that is better than what we used to have is very much welcome but I hope we can sustain it.

Are you missing acting?

Yes, I can’t wait to return to the industry. I will definitely return to Nollywood as soon as I am done with this appointment. There are so many jobs to be done in the industry.
The fact is that a lot of things have gone wrong while some of us have been away. Some of us have gone into politics; taking up political appointments, while many others have gone into different businesses.We need to come back stronger and more experienced to put Nollywood on the right track