“Nigerian Stories Are the Richest in Africa”: Ini Edo Sells Nollywood to Ace American Producer Spike Lee
- Nollywood actress Ini Edo was seen in a video discussing the country’s film industry at an American conference
- The movie queen lectured an ace American producer on the progress of Nollywood globally and advised him to partner with its industry creatives
- The video of Ini Edo speaking up for her colleagues has left many emotional as they applauded her for a job well done
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Popular Nigerian actress Ini Edo has put the country’s film industry on the global map.
The movie star attended an international conference and was seen in a video speaking about the country’s burgeoning movie industry, Nollywood.
Source: Instagram
In the clip posted, Ini Edo informed a renowned American producer and screenwriter, Spike Lee, about the growth and richness of Nigerian culture, which has propelled Nollywood to international prominence.
When Ini Edo introduced herself as a Nigerian, she immediately drew the attention of the American filmmaker, prompting a cheery clap from the audience.
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Spike Lee was captivated when Ini Edo began to explain in detail the brisk creativity still untapped in the Nollywood industry.
The video has installed a sense of pride among Nigerians, leaving many grateful to Ini Edo for representing the country well.
See the video of Ini Edo talking to Spike Lee:
Reactions from Nigerians to Ini Edo’s statement
ivymsooofficial:
"The man tried multiple times to intimidate her but girl knows her onion she kept dishing it back to back! We love you ini."
madamdi1:
"LOVEEEETTTT despite the several interjections from Spike Lee, loved that Ini held her own and Chioma too, loved the way she said "YES " when asked if they were Nigerians. Things we love to see, Nigerians working hard and projecting us in a good light as well. #ProudlyNigerian."
cyrilna_n:
"Impressive!!!! such confidence and eloquence."
affordable_homes_gh:
"You won't see plenty comments here until is about one sugar daddy rumor. Smh Nigerians eeee."
official_olayusuf:
"Spike Lee from my hood. “Boys in The Hood.” Being a long time coming. I love New York. I love Naija ❤️"
Ini Edo celebrates and hails Uche Jombo on her birthday
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that popular Nollywood actress Uche Jombo turned a new age on December 28 and announced it on Instagram with a lovely post.
Fans and colleagues of the actress went through different avenues to celebrate her and Ini Edo shared a secret with the world.
Ini shared a video of the moment her friend showed off her American passport, a sight that sent Edo into a hilarious display of longing and celebration.
Source: Legit.ng
