Nigerian actress Jemima Osunde has voiced concerns about shifting trends in the entertainment industry.
During her appearance on the Running Lines Podcast, Jemima Osunde expressed frustration over the growing trend in the entertainment industry, where actors are increasingly expected to create online content to promote their work. She criticized the pressure placed on actors to be social media content creators, specifically highlighting the expectation to engage in viral trends like dancing on the internet.
Osunde questioned why actors are being forced to participate in this, arguing that it’s not their job to sell films through social media. She pointed to actors like Keanu Reeves, who, in her view, doesn’t need to maintain a social media presence to succeed in his career, raising the point that being on-screen should suffice.
Her comments have sparked a lively debate online, with some agreeing with her sentiment, arguing that social media pressure undermines the core craft of acting. Meanwhile, others counter that social media has become a crucial tool for career visibility and growth in the modern entertainment industry.
