Covid-19 will definitely affect Nollywood- Ese Lami George, Nollywood actress

‘The outbreak will disrupt showbiz in Nigeria and  all over the world’

In a matter of some hours from  now Lagos state, Ogun and Federal Capital Territory  lock-down would be eased. Yet some people are still raising their voices against it. Nollywood actress Ese Lami George for instance has not stopped kicking  against the idea. Hear her:

 “The ease on the lock-down does come with some worries. I think it’s somewhat untimely and risky. I understand the fact that people need to go out there and work and fend for their families seeing that  government hasn’t  done enough  to help her  citizens in these desperate times. But I worry that the precautionary measures the government has been highlighting may be falling on some people’s deaf ears. How are we sure that people would strictly adhere to all that we have been doing during the lockdown and make it our “new normal?”

 

 ‘There has to be strict safety rules on set and movie locations’

“Moving forward, life as we know it has changed and every industry including Nollywood would have  to adapt to these changes. This outbreak has disrupted entertainment events here and all around the world. From theatrical releases of blockbuster movies to  annual film festivals, theater performances and award shows.  

‘The days of multiple crew on set is over’

When productions recommence soon, production companies, executive producers, key crew members (departmental heads)and government agencies  would have to work together to map out safe ways to resume filming amidst  this Covid-19 pandemic.

‘Few people on set is the best way to ensure safety’

“There has to be strict safety rules on movie sets. Then secondly, every actor and crew member for production must be tested first and they  must be required to wear face mask and other forms of PPE.  Also the days of multiple crew on set is over as very few people on set is the best way of ensuring everyone’s safety. The changes are numerous and can’t be avoided to ensure that

 everyone stays alive while doing what they love. Hopefully by Gods grace we’ll beat this”.

Ese Lami George is an Actor, screen writer, theater performer,professionally trained at the Delyork Creative Academy. Her most recent works include AFRICA Magic’s Unbroken and Battleground, Ndanti TV’s Rumour has it, City Of Bastards to mention but a few.  Story By ADAEZE AMOS