Renowned Nollywood actor Kanayo O Kanayo recently shared insights on his approach to playing movie roles that involve entering a coffin, whether for ritualistic purposes or other scenarios. Widely recognized for his roles and often referred to as Nnayi Sacrifice, Kanayo explained in a video interview with the Eastern Eye that he does not engage in any rituals or spiritual preparations before undertaking such roles.
In the video caption, he expressed that his talent is a gift from God, and when faced with roles requiring him to enter a coffin, he does not sanctify himself or invoke any unseen forces. Instead, he simply immerses himself in the character, plays the role, and then exits the scene. Kanayo emphasized that his portrayal of ritualistic roles in movies is distinct from his real-life persona, reinforcing the separation between his on-screen characters and his personal identity.
Kanayo said:
“I was on a set three weeks ago with a woman and she was asked to go into a coffin and before she went into the coffin, she went ‘In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit’ I said ‘don’t do that, you are mocking God. This is a job that puts food on your table. God has asked you to go and deliver his people through this so why are you praying?’”
“The apostles of Jesus or disciples as you call them. Luke was a medical doctor, and the other person was a tax collector so they were from different fields, so this is what people do for a living. That is why filmmaking is called make-believe. It makes people believe you are a ritualist, you are an occultist, you are a Reverend Father, you are this. The role I play has nothing to do with me as KOK. I don’t go to church every Sunday but I know myself.
“My role is what puts food on my table. when you call me Nna Anyi sacrifice, it brings traction to my name. I don’t shy away from the name, the name pays my bills, and the name signs cheques for me.”
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