Caleb University Host Nollywood Icons Yemi Solade and Teco Benson
Nollywood stars Yemi Solade and Teco Benson recently engaged with students at Caleb University in Imota, Lagos State, sharing their experiences and insights from the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
In a captivating interactive session at Caleb University, Nollywood star Yemi Solade and renowned movie director Teco Benson shared their journey and experiences in the Nigerian entertainment industry. The event, titled "Cinematography Sequence: Nollywood Then and Now – Focus on the Place of Veterans in Today’s Nollywood Space," was organized by Dr. Olugbenga Charles Adewale from the Department of Mass Communication.
The session saw Solade and Benson recount the evolution of Nollywood over the past 50 years, offering valuable tips for aspiring actors and filmmakers.
Yemi Solade shared his inspiring journey from abandoning law for dramatic arts due to his passion for filmmaking. He highlighted the significant role of Nollywood in promoting cultural heritage and listed the key ingredients for success in the industry: authenticity, passion, continuous learning, and staying true to one's roots.
Teco Benson advised aspiring entertainers to be prepared, objective, and disciplined. He emphasized the importance of knowing one's goals and staying focused.
Benson also shared a memorable anecdote from 1997 about an actor who lost confidence during an audition with former beauty queen Regina Askia, illustrating the unpredictable nature of the industry.
The session provided Caleb University students with a deeper understanding of Nollywood's history and valuable guidance for their future careers in the entertainment industry.
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