Uzor Arukwe
Popular Nigerian actor, Uzor Arukwe has spoken about the early days of his career and he had to work extra hard to get to where he is today.
He revealed that he was fired from Etisalat in 2012 and in 2013, he received a call from a producer before his life changed.
He made this known during an interview with Chude Jidenwo on the show, “WithChude,”
He also discussed his pre-Nollywood experiences, including losing his corporate job in 2012, which he kept hidden from his family for years.
Arukwe revealed that he was unemployed for over a year before entering the film industry.
He also shared his approach to maintaining privacy, separating his personal life from his public persona to protect his family and maintain sanity.
The actor reflected on his early days in Nollywood, detailing his initial experiences and humble payments, including instances where he received minimal compensation or simply a “thank you” for his work.
Arukwe has since become a notable figure in Nollywood, with notable roles in films like “A Tribe Called Judah.”
Watch a video of him speaking below;