Uzoamaka Power recalls her father’s prejudices about acting
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Vanguard
Nigerian actress Uzoamaka Power said her father initially equated acting with prostitution, making her hesitant to pursue the profession. She nevertheless said she had always been convinced she could succeed in film despite her family’s concerns, according to an interview on the Tea With Tay podcast.
Nigerian actress Uzoamaka Power said her father’s prejudices about acting had long discouraged her from pursuing her dream. Appearing on the Tea With Tay podcast, the actress from The Call of My Life explained that her father associated acting with prostitution and regularly criticised actresses’ clothing and education, reports Vanguard.
Power said she had nevertheless always been convinced that she would become an actress and succeed in the profession. She believes her father’s reservations stemmed from his concern that she should choose a more financially stable career, particularly an office job.
The actress also rejected the idea that she should downplay her personality to appear humble. She said she knew her qualities, limitations and abilities, and accepted that this confidence could be interpreted as arrogance.
