Leila in an interview stated that new producers identifying themselves as "Nollywood" is almost equal to a parent calling his/her son, Hitler.
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Movie producer and director, Leila Djansi
(Facebook)Leila in an interview stated that new producers identifying themselves as "Nollywood" is almost equal to a parent calling his/her son, Hitler. She allegedly made the statement because Nollywood [already] has a negative connotation, which these new producers should not necessarily be clinging to.
“I don’t think those people, this crop of filmmakers should be put under the umbrella of Nollywood. They should be put independent because the name carries a lot. If you start tagging them Nollywood, every negative connotation that comes with Nollywood… is like calling your son ‘Hitler’” she said.
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Stella Damasus is unhappy about the remarks
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Her colleague, Omotola Ekeinde in a tweet said Leila needs to apologise for that unfortunate comment. After Pulse.com.gh had published the story, Leila questioned why she should render an apology.
Reporter - Pulse. I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree (Political Science & Theatre Arts) from the University of Ghana, Legon. I have been a broadcast journalist and a writer from 2011 to date. I am an entertainment critic, event planner and promoter.
