Dare Babalola
Veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has said that good acting is about having and using one’s talent well, not about a fine face.
In a post made on his Instagram account, the movie star expressed concerns over the bias against talented actors in the industry.
He condemned movie makers who place good looks above the talent an actor possesses, lamenting that some sponsors are stifling the careers of skilled actors who may not fit the traditional mold of a “marketable” star.
Kanayo said, “I have decided to take my destiny into my own hands as it pertains to my channel on YouTube. I have decided to tell a good story. It doesn’t have to be with a fine face. Movie-making is not about being a fine face. It’s about being a good actor, a good performer. If you don’t like it, that’s unfortunate.
“What happened years ago, when some sponsors killed the careers of talented actors whom they believed could not sell films, is beginning to rear its ugly head. The acclaimed YouTube faces are beginning to bring up the same thing: killing the talent in the industry.
“Some of these guys will tell you they are not free from September 2025 till August 2026. How do we sustain the content of what you watch? How then do we create magic? How do we create stories or encourage new actors to come into the business if it’s only the self-acclaimed faces on YouTube? It’s not good for the industry.”
He invited new actors to collaborate with him on his YouTube channel, aiming to create magic and promote innovative storytelling.
