“Leave your ego at home to succeed in Nollywood” – Yinka Quadri tells aspiring actors

• Yinka Quadri praised the contributions of young Nollywood actors and filmmakers in promoting Yoruba culture through their cinematic works.
• He encouraged emerging talents to remain dedicated to authentically representing African culture in Nollywood productions.

Renowned Nollywood actor, Yinka Quadri has offered some wise words to aspiring actors seeking to make their mark in Nollywood.

In a recent interview with Saturday beats, Yinka Quadri emphasized the importance of patience, calmness, and humility in achieving success in the industry.

He encouraged young actors to check their ego at the door, allowing themselves to truly learn, grow, and thrive.

Yinka Quadri said:

“My advice to aspiring actors is to be patient and stay calm. Anyone with an ego should leave it at home to truly learn, grow and succeed in this industry.”

The veteran actor also expressed his admiration for the younger generation’s efforts in promoting and elevating African culture through Nollywood.

He praised their dedication to seeking knowledge and improvement, ensuring the sustainability of traditional practices.

“A Yoruba proverb says a tradition that does not include the younger ones is not sustainable. Thank God that even in our lifetime, our younger ones are elevating our culture. In fact, they are taking it beyond the level we took it. You know the prayer we always say is that our children will be greater than us. We are very happy with what is happening.

“will advise young actors not to relent. The world is seeing that Nollywood, especially the Yoruba sector, is elevating our culture. I trust that they won’t relent because they are seeking more knowledge to elevate it even further.”

In another news, Yinka Quadri opens up on why he reconciled with his best friend, Ogogo .

Yinka elaborated that although disagreements were inevitable, he and Ogogo had maturely resolved their differences over time

He further attributed the enduring strength of their friendship to a divine bond, suggesting that their connection was beyond human comprehension.