Pandora Peaceman 
Award-winning Nollywood actor and model, Chimezie Imo, has finally opened up on his celebrity lifestyle, saying he’s not a celebrity.
Speaking in an interview with Punch while discussing his career, personal reflections, and philosophy on acting, Chimieze said he prefers to be identified as an actor rather than a celebrity.
The movie star said he is fulfilled when fans recognise him as an actor and commended his work.
Describing 2024 as the most transformative year of his life, Chimieze noted that he had learnt so much and experienced many changes personally and professionally.
He said: Despite his growing fame, Imo maintained that he preferred to be called an actor, not a celebrity. He said, “For me, it has always been about the work. Like I tell people, I am not a celebrity—I am an actor.
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”I love the work, and when people know me for my work and appreciate it, that’s when it means a lot to me. Not just about being recognised as an actor, but when people can point to the work I did and say it means something to them. That’s fulfilment for me.”
“2024 has been the most special year for me. It’s been interesting. I learnt so much, and a lot happened to me, both personally and in my career. I think it was my best year yet.
“As for my colleagues coming up, I advise them to never stop learning as an actor. I tell myself that too; learning never stops.”
Reflecting on the changing dynamics of his family life, particularly during the Yuletide, the actor said, “I have always had Christmas with my family, but now I miss that because everyone is all grown and scattered all over the world. I miss that time when we all sat at home and had rice like every family. For me, it was always coconut rice.”
