Nollywood actress Uche Jombo has shared her experience working with the late Mr Ibu and Francis Odega.
In an interview with Pulse, she reminisced on one of their old movies together, noting how the actors didn’t follow the script. Jombo said she was lucky to be a spontaneous actor because, half the time, Ibu and Francis threw her off.
According to her, the legendary actors were going off the script, and if she weren’t prepared, she wouldn’t have known what to do. Uche added that if one is working with the actors, they have to come prepared.
“First of all, those two actors don’t follow the script. On this set, I was so happy I am a spontaneous actor because half of the time, they were throwing me off. Like saying what was not written, and if you’re not prepared, you’ll be like, “Where are we?” What are we doing?
If you’re working with Frank Odega and the late Mr Ibu, you’ll prepare yourself most times.
A few days ago, filmmaker, Chinney Love gave Uche Jombo her flowers, praising her for her performance in Uche Jombo’s upcoming movie and saying she has been in awe of her. She said she doesn’t know if anyone plays the African mother role better than she does.
Similarly, Ruth Kadiri sang the praises of Uche. Kadiri described her as her mother, noting how she has been there for her even before she became. Ruth said Uche taught her how to be there for others and promised to love her forever and to cherish her.
In the wake of Bolaji Ogunmola’s backlash over her frequent kissing scenes, Jombo came to her defence, making it clear that love scenes in films aren’t as fun to film as people think. She stated that though acting is a play, people shouldn’t joke with it.
While celebrating her 45th birthday in 2024, Jombo revealed that she was tested in ways she never imagined. However, she was grateful to be standing stronger. She expressed gratitude to everyone who stood by her and reminded her of the beauty of the fight.
While celebrating International Women’s Day, Uche took time to reflect on her past, revealing that she had fought a thousand battles, cried a thousand tears, been broken, betrayed, abandoned, and rejected, yet was still standing strong. She praised herself for still walking proud, laughing, living without fear and loving without doubt.
