Bob-Manuel Udokwu Laments Social Media Abuse
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Bob-Manuel Udokwu has opened up about his decision to remain silent on social media, weeks after going quiet on his platforms. In a recent Instagram post, he explained that online conversations in Nigeria have become draining, consuming valuable time and data without adding relevance to people's lives.
Udokwu wrote: "Social media has become something else in Nigeria. Most times, things that have little or no relevance to the day-to-day struggles of the people go viral and consume valuable time and data from the same traumatised people! It baffles me! Too much dragging and trolling everywhere! I really don't regret my choice to stay quiet and read from the sidelines while the job is done…… I am sure you would agree with me on this?"
Despite his reservations, the actor hinted at becoming more active to engage with fans, saying: "However, due to popular demand I will be more active in posting and engaging my fans from now on….. How una see am?"
Previous Remarks on Pete Edochie
Earlier, Bob-Manuel Udokwu spoke about fellow actor Pete Edochie's career. On the Yan Kontent Factory podcast, he dispelled the notion that Edochie is the oldest in Nollywood. Udokwu stated that while Edochie is older in age, he himself has been in Nollywood longer, noting that Edochie was not a cast member in the industry's first popular movie, Living in Bondage.
Netizens React
Fans shared mixed reactions to Udokwu's post. brownreneej commented: "This man is ever handsome." genius_iyke said: "We dey wait Bossbob But bad governance and terrorism is eating us deep, do not hesitate to speak about that too." jojokalito wrote: "The loudest spaces are not always the wisest! Sad." iam_o3one added: "That would be very nice, no matter what's going on on social media, stay clean, stay real and do you. Bring it on uncle Bob." cudokwu remarked: "The older you get the more you look like a young version of your dad and your uncle UdoNweze!"
Kanayo O. Kanayo on Pete Edochie
In related news, actor Kanayo O. Kanayo shared insights about Nollywood history, claiming seniority over Pete Edochie. In an interview with Afia TV, Kanayo emphasized that figures like himself, Edochie, and Nnebue should not be forgotten in the industry's narrative.
