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Technology Is Killing Acting In Nollywood – Ramsey Nouah
Nollywood’s grand playboy Ramsey Nouah says the movie industry is growing and has moved from the era of good stories and gifted actors without good technical input to the point where we now have great technology but the acting standard is fast reducing.
The Nollywood “idol” in a recent interview said. “Emm…for Nollywood, there have been phases of growth for us. It seemed that we started off on a very good note but everyone is thinking …No no, its not as if it’s not a good note. It is, but there was a good start. There was influx of stories and it became saturated such that people got tired and everybody just felt like the industry has reached its peak and there’s nowhere else to go.
From that point in time was when everybody began to ask, are we growing or falling? But this is what it is, we had good performances acting in the beginning. The industry became saturated because there were too many movies outside. Technicals didn’t grow from where we began. It was going to get better, but midway things got worse. Now technical is growing.
What’s giving birth to good technicals are the cinemas. There has to be capital of course big screen and you have to get everything and every detail right. But there is a nose dive with the performances now. Where we have gotten to now with good technical acting is getting better. There is need for that bridge for technical and acting to synergize for us to have a smooth and perfect production”.
On the lowest moment in his career, Ramsey Noah took a journey down memory lane to 2012 where he was banned alongside other actors. “Yeah; in 2006 a couple of us were blacklisted by the film marketers for no good reason. Of course, at that moment there was a turnaround in my faith in the industry.
I was like what the hell. Why should we have this? When the cinema thing came in, I was very happy because it helped curb our industry. Because we lack structure, we lack regulation and regulatory bodies to actually checkmate certain things, a whole lot of things went haywire. That was one of my low points in the industry”.
The Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising outstanding individuals.
The actress was honoured with the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine by Thomas Jefferson University in America in recognition of her outstanding contributions to social activism and impact through her work.
This remarkable achievement, they said, highlights her dedication to societal well-being and marks her as the first Black recipient of this distinguished award.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to the medical field, promoting scientific discovery and advancements.
Named after Lennox K. Black, a Canadian manufacturing executive known for his philanthropic efforts and service on various boards, including Thomas Jefferson University, the prize celebrates excellence in medical innovation and global contribution to health and medicine.
The actress is renowned for her activism and impactful work in areas concerning women’s health and rights, including her efforts to combat issues like fistula and gender-based violence.
According to the award organisers she has been instrumental in bringing about social change through her films and campaigns. They added that her work extends beyond borders, affecting lives and policies internationally, embodying the spirit of the Lennox K. Black International Prize.
On receiving the award, Stephanie expressed her gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to using her platform for social good.
“This recognition goes beyond me; it is for all the women and girls fighting for a healthier, safer world. It amplifies our message and our work. It strengthens my resolve to continue advocating for gender equality, social justice, and improved maternal and reproductive health in Africa,” she said
Susan Aldunge, Interim President of Thomas Jefferson University, admired the actress, saying, ‘‘Your ability to educate while humbly addressing the cultural obstacles impeding progress for young women is commendable. Your intelligent, personal take on the necessary human rights changes has deeply impacted all lucky to encounter you. Congratulations once more on this well-deserved award and the acknowledgement of your efforts.’”
Ms Aldunge further said that Thomas Jefferson University, a leader in medical education and research, hosts the award to underscore its mission of improving lives through innovation in health care.
‘‘The university is proud to honour Stephanie Linus, whose work aligns with Jefferson’s values of creativity, collaboration, and compassion in pursuing excellence in medicine and beyond.
“Awarding the Lennox K. Black International Prize to Stephanie Linus celebrates her achievements and signals a broader recognition of the importance of social activism in medicine and health,” she added.
“Her pioneering efforts continue to inspire and effect change, paving the way for a healthier, more equitable world’’.
Stephanie, who was named Chairperson of the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars in August 2023, is best known for her 2015 advocacy movie ‘Dry’, which tells the story of a 13-year-old girl whose parents marry her off to a 60-year-old man, with devastating consequences.
Ilebaye’s revelation came just after Phyna had publicly called out the organizers for withholding some of her prizes.
Phyna, who revealed this to Newsmen insinuated that Ilebaye broke the gender code by announcing that she got her full prize money.
She also stressed that she would continue to demand for her balance, stating that she worked hard for the money during the show’s 72-day duration.
“I believe I should at least get what I worked so hard for 72 days. You all suddenly remembered your alert screenshots and IG Live………… Common……one among others is 1BTC which is over 80m in today’s market.
“To those who got their money in full
I’m happy for you. As a poor man’s child, let me ask for my money and other items remaining.,” She added.
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