Nollywood actress Shine Rosman has said Nigerian filmmakers prioritise beauty over talent when in terms of casting actresses.
Speaking in a recent episode of the Baaj and Paul podcast, Rosman said the emphasis on beauty was eroding talents from Nollywood.
She said the demand for beauty in Nollywood has led to some actresses undergoing surgeries to enhance their beauties and physiques.
“Majority of Nollywood filmmakers prioritise beauty over talent. There are good directors who regard only talent but to be honest, majority prefer beauty to talent. That is why you see a lot of movie stars doing surgeries to enhance their bodies,” she claimed.
Rosman said beauty has been “so overly glorified” in the movie industry and Nigerian societ generally to the extent people are denied opportunities for not doing makeups or Brazilian Butt Lift, BBL.
She alleged that some people who are unqualified for movie roles are using their beauties to get roles.
She urged filmmakers and industry practitioners to return to prioritising talents for the sake of the future of the Nigerian movie industry.
