Bimbo Thomas in a recent interview, revealed what forced her to take a break from Nollywood.
Nollywood actress, Bimbo Thomas has revealed why she took a break from acting.
She spoke in a recent episode of the Old Secret podcast.
According to her, she felt producers were trying to typecast her into “ghetto roles” after her breakthrough film “Omo Ghetto”.
She revealed that many producers were reaching out to her for similar roles, which made her feel like she was being limited to one type of character.
She said, “After the Omo ghetto film, I did another one, and more producers kept reaching out to me for ghetto roles.
I felt they wanted to box me, they wanted to put me in a corner”.
Bimbo emphasised her versatility as an actress, showcasing her ability to switch between different roles and accents.
“One minute I’m speaking phonetically, the next I do ghetto and so on”, she said.
Despite her success in Pidgin English films, she clarified that it’s not her natural speech, stating, “I wasn’t born in the barracks, so pidgin isn’t my thing”.
With over a decade of experience in Nollywood, Bimbo’s talent and adaptability have earned her widespread acclaim.