_Controversy in Nollywood_
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has issued a stern warning to movie producers, stating that any movie set that employs the services of actress Angel Unigwe will be disrupted ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵. He accuses Angel’s mother of threatening and holding movie producers to ransom, breaching contracts, and causing disruptions on set. Here are the key points:
– *Contract Breach*: Kanayo O. Kanayo claims that Angel’s mother breached their contract by taking her daughter from the movie set at 9 pm when the agreed-upon time was 12 am.
– *Threats and Ransom*: He alleges that Angel’s mother has a history of threatening producers and holding them to ransom after receiving payment.
– *Warning to Producers*: Kanayo O. Kanayo warns producers not to work with Angel Unigwe, threatening to disrupt any movie set that ignores his warning.
– *Issue with the Mother*: He clarifies that his issue is with Angel’s mother, not the actress herself, and emphasizes that he will take action to protect producers’ interests.
This controversy has sparked a heated debate in the Nollywood industry, with some supporting Kanayo O. Kanayo’s stance and others criticizing his approach.