During a recent interview, Actor Deyemi Okanlawon shared his experience with a fan who disparaged the Nigerian film industry.

The fan, who claimed not to watch Nigerian movies, requested a photo with Okanlawon, which he declined. Okanlawon, known for his wit and confidence, responded by saying he doesn’t take “Nigerian photos.”

The actor’s response received positive feedback from fans and industry professionals, who commended his stance against the fan’s condescending remark.

iamyvonnejegede wrote: “Oh yes I give the same energy when I meet those ones at meet and greets, in cinemas most especially.

told one “I don’t talk to Nigerians” at ICM.”

olusojitobiloba said: “Buh for real uncle Deyemi I don’t do Nigeria movies except it featuring my fav : FUNKE”

ft_oh 22h argued: “That statement is not even a flex they think it is. It’s giving slave mentality. Sorry you don’t watch Nollywood movies, as per King Charles. Ptshewwww”

dessy3.5 wrote: “Deyemi is actually a sweetheart, he was so nice when i met him”

imusttestify stated: “Those small small vengeance,na for earth here we dev run am, immediately”

nittynita wrote: “The way I prefer Nollywood movies to Hollywood is cr*zy. If there’s no new Nollywood movie on Netflix, it feels like there’s no good shows on & I’d mostly just switch to YouTube.”

etyarts said: “I watch cinematic Nigerian films… I don’t watch that thin on African magic epic.”