“Playing a Pastor Was Challenging”: Kunle Remi Talks About Playing Controversial Roles, Toyin Abraham
- Nollywood actor Kunle Remi is said to be one of the best actors in Nigeria, and to many, he is a perfect embodiment of what a Yoruba demon looks like
- Legit.ng recently spoke with Kunle and got answers to questions about his personality and the numerous characters he has played in movies
- During the interview, he also gave an insight into the role he played in Toyin Abraham's December 2022 blockbuster, Ijakumo
Nigerian actor and designated Nollywood playboy Kunle Remi recently shared his thoughts about topics ranging from movies, roles, and most challenging characters to his favourite meal.
Kunle, during his interview with Legit.ng's Nosa Oke-Hortons also revealed his admiration for colleague and movie producer Toyin Abraham and why he enjoys working with her.
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The Saro actor talked about the character he played in Ijakumo and why it was pretty challenging for him compared to Anikulapo.
He said:
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"The first thing about playing the pastor role in Ijakumo is that it is not who I am. And it wasn't a role that was quite natural to me, so it was challenging. However, any role that isn't me is usually challenging. But the truth is, It was extremely challenging playing Pastor Jide."
Experience working with Toyin Abraham
"This is not my first, second or even third time working with Toyin Abraham; however, this is my first time playing lead on her project. She's an amazing person and a fantastic producer always. I enjoyed every bit of working with her."
"It is time to tell our stories, and we're doing it" - Kunle Remi
However, Kunle refused to disclose the party he supported during the recently concluded elections, but he asked people to tell their stories.
He said:
"Elections have come and gone, it is back to base, factory settings. It is time for us creatives to tell our stories, the African stories. No one can tell our stories better than us. Be it epic or contemporary or even a story about the just concluded elections, tell it."
When we asked what he has in store for his fans for 2023, he revealed:
"Bro, I am always working so I can't count how many things to tell my fans to expect. Just know that I would continue to serve it as it is hot."
Kunle Remi talks about his role in Anikulapo
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recalls reporting about Saro, the lead character played by Nollywood actor Kunle Remi in Anikulapo, who could bring the dead back to life.
The movie tells a famous Yoruba folktale about the deity Ifa and the mysterious bird Eiye Akalamgbo, from which Saro got his powers of resurrection from.
Although it was an excellent experience, Kunle revealed his most significant challenge in playing the role.
Source: Legit.ng
