Forget plot. Forget passion. According to Uzor Arukwe, the real reason he accepted the lead role in Love In Every Word was simple — “I just wanted to kîss Omoni Oboli.”
Forget plot. Forget passion. According to Uzor Arukwe, the real reason he accepted the lead role in Love In Every Word was simple — “I just wanted to kîss Omoni Oboli.”
Yes, you read that right.
The actor confessed that before the role, he had sworn off Igbo-accented characters for good.
> “I told my manager, ‘No more Igbo accents!’ But next thing he’s calling me saying, ‘Bro, this one go pay well.’”
And guess what? He didn’t even like the script.
> “I got to set and everyone was like, ‘Arukwe, we know this isn’t your vibe… but please, just make it work.’”
Fast-forward to release day — no heavy promo, no campaign, just vibes — and BOOM! The movie took off like wildfire.
> “I still can’t believe it. A film I didn’t rate ended up becoming my most viral work. All because I was chasing a kîss!”
Moral of the story?
Sometimes your biggest blessings hide behind the things you’re least excited about. Just show up, even if it’s for the kîss!
Yes, you read that right.
The actor confessed that before the role, he had sworn off Igbo-accented characters for good.
> “I told my manager, ‘No more Igbo accents!’ But next thing he’s calling me saying, ‘Bro, this one go pay well.’”
And guess what? He didn’t even like the script.
> “I got to set and everyone was like, ‘Arukwe, we know this isn’t your vibe… but please, just make it work.’”
Fast-forward to release day — no heavy promo, no campaign, just vibes — and BOOM! The movie took off like wildfire.
> “I still can’t believe it. A film I didn’t rate ended up becoming my most viral work. All because I was chasing a kîss!”
Moral of the story?
Sometimes your biggest blessings hide behind the things you’re least excited about. Just show up, even if it’s for the kîss!