The popular actor, who has been in the industry for over two decades, that means he has seen it all. He first came into limelight in the now rested, successful tv series, Fortune, which also featured the likes of Regina Askia and Liz Benson. Speaking with Pulse in an interview, the actor talks about the 1990s Nollywood industry and what he misses most about it.
“I miss the passion. I miss those who truly loved the industry and gave it their all, their sweat, tears and blood to build it, to make it become what it is today. Today I only see people on the surface, they are not as deep.”
However, Ramsey says he doesn’t blame the younger actors for this lack of passion, he blames the system which demands that they take on more than they can handle.
“They are very very talented. It’s just that the system won’t allow them maximise their talent. Because now, there are so many things they ought to do at the same time because they want to remain relevant. It’s not your fault. You can’t do all at the same time, it’s impossible”
There is also the pressure they face from their fans, who expect them to be as rich as they appear on the screen.
“They have to make ends meet to meet up to the status they are trying to build as actors and superstars. Everyone sees them on TV and think they should be rich or put up the appearance of a superstar. So they have to live up to it, and then they do and bite more than they can chew.”
Nouah’s acting career kicked off in the 90s with his role as Jeff Akin-Thomas Nigeria TV soap opera, Fortunes.
He has since featured in classics and critically acclaimed movies such as Silent Night, Power of Love, Dangerous Twins, The Figurine, 76, among others.
His most recent work is Crazy People, a comedy film which is currently showing in cinemas.
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