Faze
Call him a new entrant in the makebelieve world, you may not be wrong. Not many people are in the know of the popular R’ n ‘B singer born Chibuzor Richard Oji’s acting skill, until he was cast for a role in a new movie titled Alero’s Symphony , where he played a character known as ‘Love Child’. Although, those who have seen the movie did not rate Faze badly, movie critics are anxiously waiting for Faze to further display his acting prowess in more challenging movies.
Rating:
Fair. Faze got the look and vocal. His carriage to give life to character in movie is in doubt but critics believe that Faze will improve with time.
Tuface
It’s no doubt that Innocent Uja Idibia is the first among the trio that made up of the defunct Plantashion Boiz, to lay claim to fame in the acting world despite his solid grip on his groove in the music industry.
Virgin Prostitute is the title of the flick, which Tuface as he’s widely known, needed to announce his arrival in the make believe world. Although, SS gathered that the multiple award winning singer had also featured in another movie that starred Liz Benson, his busy schedule as a singer has kept him away from movie locations.
Rating:
Bad. 2face is no doubt blessed with good frame that is suitable for movie roles, his vocal delivery is best for vocal booths instead of movie sets. Moreover, the Nigerian music ambassador lacks the carriage and composure of a good actor.
Dele Taiwo
The funky Juju creator stunned all with his amazing character interpretation in a Yoruba movie titled ‘Omo Minister’. Although, the movie that was gathered to be Dele’s first movie, has not won the Juju music sensation more movie scripts, it’s unarguable that Dele Taiwo is a born actor. While he’s still struggling to get his rhythm back musically, some movie buffs are wondering why Dele is killing The good, the bad and the .... They are either raves of the moment or once-upona- time stars in the music industry yet they have had a stab at the make-believe world with varied results. SS takes a look at these various musicians who have one time or the other in their career delved into acting, their perfomance and how they fared. his acting talent.
Rating:
Better. Dele has the skill, carriage and his delivery is wholesome.
Saheed Osupa
The Fuji music wiz kid did join the league of singers turned actors when his numerous fans least expected. The shining Fuji music stars dazzled his fans and foes when he took a lead role in Onimoto, Agbere Oju among other popular home videos, which had seen him battling with other established actors. Rating: Fair. Saheed has the attitude, good delivery but he sometimes overacts and this gives him out as an actor, who is learning on the trade.
Wasiu Alabi Pasuma
The gifted Fuji music crooner is more prominent in home videos than any of his peers, who are also peddling the acting trade. The ‘Orobokibo’ exponent has featured in lots of Yoruba flicks and this had greatly reflected in his rise and rise in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Aside his unique voice, Pasuma is a power dresser. He has displayed his acting prowess in GSM Lomo, Aja Meji, Jomi loju among other popular Yoruba home videos.
Rating:
Fair. Pasuma got the look, the carriage and attitude but not that sensational when comes to delivery.
Jide Chord
This is another Juju music sensation, who has surprised all with his excellent delivery on movie set. Though, Jide Chord is one of the abroad based Nigerian artistes, who have retraced their steps back to Naija, Pink Lady is the title of the home video that showcased the chubby cheeked musician as a fantastic actor.
While Jide has also featured in a movie titled Oni Ni but has not been appearing more in films, he’s one of the singers, who are naturally blessed in acting.
Rating:
Better. Jide possesses the required qualities needed for the motion pictures. He’s vocal, got the attitude and very natural in his delivery.
Sunny Neji
Although, his active involvement with music began at an early stage, Sunny Neji’s involvement in cultural performances as a teenager was what harnessed his acting skill.
‘Mr Fantastic’ made a quick one in the make believe world a couple of years ago, when he featured in one of the popular home videos, which title is still sketchy as at the time of going to the press. While Sunny keeps making waves in the music industry, he never hides his desire to take more roles in movies.
Rating:
Good. He’s fair in his line delivery and quite vocal.
K-1 De Ultimate
He plays classical Fuji music and Wasiu Omogbolahan Ayinde’s consistency over the years best explain the reason he’s been crowned King of Fuji music. K-I De Ultimate as he’s fondly called has also shown that he is not a writeoff as a singer cum actor.
Iyawo Alhaji ,Opin Irin Ajo among other Yoruba home videos, are what K-1 needed to prove that he can give likes of Jide Kosoko, Yinka Quadri,Ogogo and host of other movies stars, run for their money. Rating: Fair. K-1 got the looks, has the carriage but obviously very weak in his delivery.
Abass Akande Obesere:
His lewd lyrics coupled with his energy sapping dancing steps are enough reasons why most movie buffs could not wait to see the self acclaimed paramount King of Fuji handling a movie role. ‘Oba Asakasa’ as he’s also fondly called did not disappoint them as he made his debut in the movie industry in 2008 with a movie titled Ito (Urine).
Today, the repentant lord of lewd lyrics has appeared in a few number of home videos.
Rating:
Fair. Obesere is not as bad as movie critics may think. He’s got the swagger most especially if he handles a musician’s role but his delivery is below average.
......To be continued
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