I give myself roles as producer – Uche Jombo

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By Ayo Onikoyi

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Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Uche Jombo, has said her transition into production has given her greater creative control over the kinds of roles she plays, noting that she no longer waits for opportunities but creates them.

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Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, the veteran filmmaker explained that her position as a producer has fundamentally shifted how she engages with acting and storytelling.

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“I wish I knew, actually, but I always say to my fellow filmmakers, tell your story. I think if we continue telling stories that are authentically ours, we are moving in the right direction. That’s just it, tell our stories,” she said, stressing the importance of originality in filmmaking.

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Addressing whether she still desires roles that do not come her way, Jombo was direct about her creative independence.

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“No, now, I give myself roles. Any role I want to play, I’ll give it to myself. That’s the power of being a producer,” she stated.

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The actress, who has spent close to three decades in the industry, also reflected on the demands of sustaining a long career in Nollywood, noting that passion remains her strongest motivation.

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“I love what I do; it’s stressful sometimes, but it’s the love, the passion that keeps me going. Once in a while, I sit down and ask myself how I want to proceed to the next phase of my career. It happens when you have been here for almost 30 years. I’ve been doing this since I was 17. So, you have to do that to keep yourself inspired; it’s just part of it,” she added.

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