Veteran Nollywood actor Jibola Dabo has disclosed that he is tired of playing the roles of a wicked father or as a stepfather in movies.
In an interview with The Nation, the actor disclosed how he felt when certain roles are given to him. He also disclosed how he has rejected many movie roles because he did not like the stories or scripts because they were not good enough for him.
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“If the story does not make sense, I’ll reject such with due respect. I have seen a script that I wonder what the scriptwriter is trying to say. And then why? he said. According to the actor, he is expecting movie directors and producers to give him roles that are challenging to sharpen his craft.
“Well, I’m tired of playing the role of a wicked father or stepfather in the movies. I think I’ve done so much of that, so I want roles that would challenge me”.
Dabo then expressed gratitude for the longevity he has enjoyed in the Nigerian film industry. He said, “The fact that I’m still here and still relevant. I give thanks to God because there are so many of us that started and are not dead but people don’t know where they are today. They just faded and went off the radar. So, I am grateful for still being relevant. I feel fulfilled because I have seen younger ones who are ‘celebrities.’”
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The 78-year-old actor added, “As I said earlier, I was there when we had to buy food on credit and now we can afford to feed on our proceeds from this job and also put children through university. So, I’m fulfilled”.
Source: ghgossip.com
