Up-and-coming talent Chidi Dike discusses his journey to success in the film industry, crediting actress and producer Ruth Kadiri for her role in his career.

Initially facing challenges getting roles in the industry, Chidi Dike felt he had the skills but lacked opportunities to showcase them until he crossed paths with Ruth Kadiri.

He emphasizes the importance of established actors mentoring younger talent and creating a new generation of performers in Nollywood.

“Joining the movie industry was quite challenging. At first, I did not get many acting roles, because I did not know many people in the industry, but I believed I was talented. However, things changed when I met actress Ruth Kadiri.

“I think the industry will be a better place if producers and directors take more time to discover new talents because there are a lot out there.

“The old faces in the industry are already established. They should intentionally bring up younger ones, and build the next generation of artists. The industry will grow even bigger if they can invest in younger people,” he said.