Chinedu Okeke, the Nigerian actor, has dismissed a viral report claiming that he quit acting due to being typecast in armed robber roles.
Recently, a blog alleged that Okeke abandoned his acting career because filmmakers repeatedly cast him as a criminal, leading to uncomfortable encounters with fans who associated him with his on-screen roles.
However, in a recent interview, Okeke refuted the claims, insisting that he never made such statements.
He expressed shock at the false report, accusing the blog of spreading lies for clout and financial gain.
“When I heard it, I was confused. Most of these bloggers think they can make money by tainting someone’s reputation. I never said such a thing. Why would I say that?” he said.
The actor emphasised that action films played a crucial role in shaping his career and public image, and he has no regrets about his past roles.
“What do you think made me who I am today? It’s action movies, so why would I complain? I never granted that interview,” he continued.
“I have never, and will never feel bad for playing an armed robber in films because it’s action movies that made me Chinedu Okeke.”
Okeke also appealed declared his readiness to take on diverse roles, whether as a villain or a romantic lead, to showcase his versatility.
“Please, producers, call me now. I want to work. I’m redundant and looking for work, any role,” he added.
“Be it the role of an armed robber or assassin. If you have a romantic role too, bring it, I want it and make people understand that I can do anything.”
In the early 2000s, Okeke rose to fame for his gripping performances as hardened criminals in blockbuster films such as ‘Issakaba,’ ‘Peace Maker,’ ‘Shina Rambo,’ and ‘V-Boot’.
His ability to embody ruthless characters earned him widespread recognition in Nollywood’s action genre.
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