Actress and content creator, Motunde Sogunle, who is popular for her depiction of Motunde, the fictitious daughter of a social media character, Mr Macaroni, has said that though Nollywood has a tendency to stereotype actors, she has devised a way to escape that trap. She told Sunday Scoop , “Nollywood does have a tendency to stereotype actors, often restricting them to specific roles based on their previous works. It could also be as a result of how good an actor plays a role that every other director would want them to bring that character to every project.
To avoid being stereotyped, I strive to diversify my roles. My manager, Omotola Slasha, also screens scripts I receive to decide whether I would accept the role of not. I challenge myself with different characters in my head as well, so when I play a character, even if it’s similar to what I had done before, I would apply versatility and avoid being predictable.
” Related News Beauty not only reason for me getting roles — Motunde Sogunle I’m not searching for husband, Mr Macaroni’s Motunde cries out On the highlight of playing the character, Motunde, she said, “The highlight of playing that role has been the opportunity to connect with the audience on a deep and personal level. Bringing Motunde to life allows me to explore various facets of human emotions and experiences, which in turn resonates with the viewers. It is incredibly fulfilling to see how the character I portray can impact and inspire others, so .