Pandora Peaceman 
Popular Nollywood actor, Uzor Arukwe has recounted when social media following was one of the prerequisites for thespians to get movie roles from some producers in the Nigerian movie industry.
Arukwe who spoke in an interview with Pulse said then, filmmakers cast actors based on social media followers rather than talent.
Speaking further, the 40-year-old actor admitted that it was a “big” challenge for him during his days to match up the standard.
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He said; “I remember all so clearly when I started. It was a big problem for me. There was a time in this industry when it was mostly about Instagram and Twitter followers, and stuff like that.
“I didn’t understand it but knew it was something I had to be at peace with because a production house wants to hire you and they’re looking at your numbers.
‘But can he act?’ That is the question I always ask. But there are some people who are blessed who are fantastic actors who have numbers and they’ve been doing well.”
