Your father not a good actor, he never appeared in solid movies - Yemi Solade to Isbae U [VIDEO]
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Nollywood actor Yemi Solade sparked controversy during an interview by criticizing the late actor Kamal Adebayo, claiming he was not a skilled performer. The comments drew a defensive response from Adebayo's son, social media personality Isbae U.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights tensions within the Nigerian film industry regarding legacy, acting standards, and the transition between traditional and new-media entertainment.
Veteran Nollywood star, Yemi Solade, has claimed that the late Kamal Adebayo, popularly known as Sir Kay, was not a good actor. Yemi stated this on the latest episode of 'Curiosity Made Me Asked' by Isbae U. DAILY POST reports that the late Sir Kay is the father to the social media personality, Isbae U, and a colleague to Yemi Solade. Speaking about cinema movie production, Yemi said "I have chosen not to produce." Isbae U responded: "You choose not to produce because you're not a risk taker." Yemi replied: "Why should I take risks with my life?" Isbae U: "People are taking risks with you by putting you in movies." Yemi: "I don't have that liver. You produce Curiosity Made Me Asked and we celebrate you for that but don't go beyond that.
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