Nollywood not what I expected – Movie producer, Angel Samuda opens up

<p>Nollywood actress turned producer, Angel Samuda has said that she saw a lot in Nollywood, adding that the industry is not what she thought it was.</p>, <p>The actress, who did not detail her experience in Nollywood, stated this while talking about her early life and struggles in the Nigerian movie industry.</p>, <p>The producer also told the story of how her father impacted her life and how the experience of being under his mentorship changed her life, generally.</p>, <p>“Grew up with my dad. Liberal, funny, loving yet extremely strict, typical no-nonsense man”, The Akwa-Ibom born actress told Hustle Magazine.</p>, <p>“My childhood was never fun, though I cherished the parenting my parents gave me because it moulded me morally and intellectually to who I am today.</p>, <p>The thespian, on the struggle to navigate the movie industry, said: “My first movie was a friend’s job. During the production, I learnt and saw a lot, that the industry is not just what I thought it was.</p>, <p>“The next job I featured in was mine and there I decided to be a producer and an actor”.</p>, <p>Samuda, who has so far produced over 10 movies, added that she plans on setting up a talent academy where she can teach young intending actors and educate other people on various crafts.</p>