I Pray To God Before Acting A Kissing Role – Daniel Etim-Effiong

Posted by Thandiubani on Mon 27th Oct, 2025 - tori.ng

He revealed this during a recent interview with Channels Television.

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Daniel Etim-Effiong has opened up that he prays to God before acting any kissing role.

He revealed this during a recent interview with Channels Television.

According to him, his faith guides his career decisions and that he seeks God’s direction before taking on romantic roles.

Speaking further, Etim-Effiong explained that many Nollywood producers include kissing scenes in their films because they appeal to viewers and attract more attention.

He said the practice follows market demand, as audiences often enjoy romantic displays in movies.

He said: “The fact that I play a lot of romantic roles in the industry today means that I get to have kissing scenes sometimes. People feel it’s become one too many, but the question should go to the producers. Why are they expressing affection and intimacy only a certain way? There are several other ways you can show affection. There are downsides to everything, but when you’re a focused person, you don’t let naysayers get to you. You just focus on your business and do what you have to do.

“I get all my inspiration from God. I go on my knees and pray before I go to set and kiss. My family is my garden, then my work.

“It becomes a purpose to me, and that’s why I had the courage to quit engineering, a well-paying job, to go into storytelling. It felt like a calling. I have no problem acting and telling stories that inspire people; it’s a form of worship.”