- Pascal Amanfo commended actor Frederick Leonard for his dedication to storytelling.
- He highlighted Leonard’s passion for creating deep and engaging narratives.
- Amanfo referred to Leonard’s commitment to artistic excellence as a “problem” due to its intensity.
Nollywood filmmaker Pascal Amanfo has penned a heartfelt message to actor Frederick Leonard, praising him for his passion for compelling storytelling and artistic excellence.
Taking to social media, Amanfo pointed out what he described as Leonard’s “problem” his unwavering love for deep, pulsating and riveting stories, driven by a strong desire to achieve artistic excellence.
According to the filmmaker, storytelling was the heart of Nollywood long before the industry became associated with sophisticated cameras, elaborate lighting and social media highlights. He noted that audiences were once drawn into stories because of the powerful emotions and experiences they evoked.
Amanfo further described Frederick Leonard as his brother and a member of his creative family, while also referring to the actor as one of the “Lords of Nollywood.”
His message highlighted Leonard’s dedication to meaningful storytelling and his continued commitment to excellence in the Nigerian film industry.
His words…
“The problem with Frederick Leonard.
Yes! You read that right!
Frederick Leonard has a problem!
It is that unrepentant affinity for deep, pulsating and riveting stories, hinged on the soulish crave for artistic excellence that trails everyone who experienced the golden age of Nollywood.
Long before fancy cameras, lights, and Instagram highlights, stories were the soul of Nollywood!
The viewer was drawn into a world where emotions felt overpoweringly real, and actors acted like their lives depended on it. Literally.
From the dusty red soils of Enugu to the bustling streets of Festac, long before black had any magic and before dragons were made Red, stories ruled, and DVD plates scratched.
Gone are the days, but here we are!
To my brother and creative kind.
Owelle, it might not be far from the truth that on our side of the planet, the Suzerainty of film has Lords, and you’re definitely one of them”.
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