Nigerians need to be quiet!! And i mean real quiet!! Movie making is business,,, real big business!!! Box office draw appeal is a key factor in hiring actors!!! Idris Elba is a box office draw.. end of story!! If he can play a real life character like legendary Nelson Mandela, then he can play a fictitious character like Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart! Nigerians are the first to boast about how impactful Chinua Achebe's novel has become across the world! They are the first to boast about how Things Fall Apart has been translated into various different other languages! And now that the iconic story written by an iconic writer is to be made into a film with an iconic actor...they start bleating!!! British born Nigerian actors have acted real life characters like Martin Luther King(David Oyelowo) Coretta Scott King( Carmen Ejogo) and Harriet Tubman ( Cynthia Erivo). So why can't a British born West African Idris Elba play fictional character Okonkwo??? English actor Daniel Day-Lewis played American president Abraham Lincoln, and Americans didn't growl about it! Elba has been to Nigeria on numerous occasions, and has become quite conversant with a lot of Nigerian actors and musicians!! He has hung out with Dbanj, and Davido performed at his wedding in Morocco! Recently he visited Ebony Films in Victoria Island Lagos and hobnobbed with the cast of Blood Sisters! But the kernel of the matter, is that he is a big name box office draw which is good for the movie business, on top of which he is a splendid actor ! We need to be open minded and engaging as we have always said ourselves to be, and stop this low grade xenophobia like you know who!! I say he starts shooting the film right away!! 👊🏾🇳🇬👊🏾🇳🇬!!!!
Really? After All the Nigerians that have portrayed real American historical figures? The backlash Cynthia Erivo received when she played Harriet Tubman...where were the Nigerians? When David Oyelowo played Martin Luther King? Nigerians told Americans to keep quiet with their protests online. By the way, his name is Idris Elba, not Alba. As a Sierra Leonean, I can admit I'm biased in favor of Elba. But the argument against him in this role makes no sense. He trained to speak like an American (Baltimore accent) for The Wire. Many people didn't even know he was a British-born Sierra Leonean-Ghanian. I'm confident he can learn Igbo to play Okonkwo. For all those who are suggesting David Oyelowo for this role....I laugh. He's not Igbo; he's Yoruba. Make it make sense!
your take is valid i called him alba because thats what we nigerians call him .. my bad ... but yea im on the fence on this issue thats why the commensta re opne
This is a ridiculous argument my guy. This is a Hollywood adaptation of the book. A Nigerian director can equally pick up his camera and do a proper Naija adaptation or sit down be quiet and enjoy the tv show. Besides, Things fall apart is an international bestseller not eze goes to school that you read in primary 5.
Mmm, The controversy surrounding Idris Elba's casting as Okonkwo in *Things Fall Apart* isn’t simply because people think a Western actor can’t play a Nigerian character-there’s a broader awareness that acting transcends nationality. What I believe is really at play is the frustration with how Nigerian characters have historically been depicted by foreign actors, often with little care. Will Smith’s accent in *Concussion* is a perfect example-you take a vague “African” accent and pass it off as Nigerian. It’s borderline offensive. The Nigerian accent is rich and layered, varying from ethnic group to ethnic group, each with its own unique rhythm and intonation. The real issue here is that Nigerians are tired of seeing their identity reduced to a single, oversimplified accent.
Your criticisms of Will Smith in Concussion is valid. But they don't support your argument. Why are suggestions such as David Oyelowo for this role over social media? He's not Igbo. No worries that his British/Yoruba accent will hinder the lines spoken in Igbo? Are you saying only Nigerians can act in Nigerian characters? What do you mean by western actors? Idris Elba, David Oyelowo, Chiwetel Ejiofor were all born and trained in the UK. Are they western actors? They have acted in roles that required them to speak in a dialect and tone different from the way they were raised. I would say they've all done a great job in their respective roles. Just because Will Smith didn't do justice to the Nigerian accent, only Nigerians can take on that challenge?
In my opinion, comparing Nigerians in the diaspora to other Africans in the diaspora is unfair. Many of these actors were raised by parents born and raised in Nigeria, who, upon migrating abroad, maintained cultural ties through regular visits or cultural practices. Furthermore, I believe adopting an American or British accent for acting roles requires effort but is relatively achievable, considering the diverse accents. My intention isn't to diminish the actors' hard work but highlight that, in my experience, some Africans, particularly Nigerians, find accent adaptation easier. Personally, I've been complimented on my accent, with some assuming I attended an American school in Nigeria. However, I developed it through exposure to American TV shows while growing up.
As a Nigerian, I can attest that replicating the accents of our 250 ethnic groups is challenging, even impossible. Despite sounding similar to outsiders, our accents vary greatly.
I like your review. And i love Idris Elba. But, i think Nigerians are angry for two reasons... 1, We are angry at our movie industry for not taking the initiative to adapt our stories and find a level ground with the literary side. We know its expensive to do, but there is no effort. None from our government and none from the industry, which is content in churning out less than par movies for easy money. 2. We are scared of how Idris Elba will interpret the role. Yes... The original movie and book are all in English, as this one will be. But, more than Okonkwo being an archetype, he is a representative of the pride that the Igbos associate with themselves. Im not Igbo though, i was told this. We are scared that he will not embody what we associate Okonkwo with, and that it will not stop there. It will get worse, till our stories completely leave our hands. That said, i hope they get him a very good accent coach...
We have adapted Things fall apart before, you can even watch it on youtube. How do you not know?. Nollywood is just lower prestige even among Nigerians so Nigerians are looking for the white man to do for them what they've already done cuz u shame urselves. Only good criticism here is that it should be done in Igbo.
Fr I totally agree. When I saw this days ago I had a feeling he’ll play Okonkwo as I was reading the article and just as I thought so it was. But I don’t agree with him being Okonkwo, they should use an Igbo man here from Nigeria, use actual Nigerians that will let the beauty of the novel, its rich culture and language plus their accents be truly Igbo or whatever tribe. My opinion anyways
The main point of acting is not being something you are familiar with. It is stepping out of your comfort zone and giving life to a character so foreign from yourself. Idris is a fantastic actor, he has proven that through his works. He has the build to play the character even, if those who read the book can recall; because Okonkwo was a built with a warrior like frame. This shouldn't be an issue. Let him bring this role to life abeg.
I'm really laughing at these comments. Africans' hypocrisy is real on this one. For years, Nigerians have been telling Americans acting is acting. Now, acting is tribe? Acting is language? We Africans are funny. To be honest, I think Africans just like to criticize and pass judgement. Sierra Leoneans do this all over social media, so I know it's not unique to Nigerians. I remember when the show about the Nigerian nurse who marries a white man (Abisola Hearts Bob---I think that's the name.) was first introduced. Nigerians from all over threw shade, criticizing everything from accents, to script writing, to food, to looks and whatever else there was to criticize. Now, the haters are quiet and 5 seasons later, people love the show.
Check out the controversy over an actor that's being considered to play John Stewart in DC studios, some black Americans are complaining that the actor is too light skinned This isn't just an African thing everyone has the right to demand accurate representation, even the Egyptian took a studio to court for their depiction of a character Honestly, the only thing I hate is the amount of fake accents in African roles
@@DAMINATION_1 You're right. Accurate representation is important. But how does anyone know Idris Elba cannot accurately portray Okonkwo? What's that assumption based on? His body of work? His looks? His speaking skills?
I share your pov. If he embodies the role as he should and gets into character, then great! I hope they hire a good language supervisor and whatnot to get his pronunciations right. Wish them the best!❤
All we’re saying is that we don’t want Wakanda English We have great actors that can represent us better I know that they’ll want to attract foreigners to get money and all but plssssssssss Like get indigenous people who even stay abroad but plsssss. Abeg the evil he did in beast of no nation is enough
You're deep in your feelings about this. This is a Hollywood movie. Elba is a box office draw, which means more money for a Hollywood production. This is dollars decision. A business decision. Not an attempt to disparage Igbos in any way. If Nollywood cared that much about this story, another one would have been produced since Pete Edochie and whoever else has portrayed Okonkwo (Kanayo O. Kanayo? I'm not sure) over the years. Nollywood can still produce another version with an Igbo man as Okonkwo. No problem. (I'll probably watch it and enjoy.) I want to highlight an important fact. Chinua Achebe, the writer of the NOVEL, Things Fall Apart said Okonkwo is an archetype. Meaning his character is bigger than Igbo. He's a fictional character in a story that is set in Igboland---please permit to use that term to make this point. But let's remember the significance of the story. Africans all over the world (and even non-Africans) read the book connecting with and relating to the characters, the themes and the plot. That's the wonderful legacy of Achebe. He wrote a story that all Africans can understand. Why can't we celebrate an African writer's story coming to the big screen? Why does there have to be an Igbos or Nigerians vs everyone else type of argument? Okonkwo's challenges are not unique to Igbos or Nigerians. Every African country has had or still has an Okonkwo.
@@THEREALSOURCE like I said I know they want to attract more people and investors But my thing is that it’s an igbo man speaking if he can nail the language not exactly but well enough (igbo speaking people living abroad) and not those weird idea that THEY THINK we sound like no problem because it gives other non African the weird notion that we sound like that The way they learn American accents from different parts like southern accents or Irish accent they should do it justice That’s where I’m coming from and if it’s to have Igbo people teaching the mannerisms and stuff even better
You guys should give it a rest. Idris Elba is indigenously African and has collaborated with numerous African actors and artistes. I remember he once did a song with D'banj. What the hell is the problem with that? Which Nigerian actor do they think will headline a big time movie like this on Hollywood? A movie that would sell? Omo, make all man calm down na.
Idris Elba is Ghanaian to start with. We have been teasing this series for some time now, and haven't seen anything come out of it. I am sure Idris Elba will be more than just an actor, more likely an EP. Having the clout to have a streaming platform green light a series of this magnitude is not easy, reason why we haven't heard anything about it up until this moment. I am sure Idris is a fantastic actor, and if part of the requirements of the character is speaking Igbo, I am sure Idris will do it
What happened to 1. Chiwetel Ejiofor 2. Nonso Anozie 3. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje 4. Hakeem Kae-Kazim 5. David Oyelowo To mention a few. Nahhh Idris should sit this one out.
@kromahj All the names i listed are capable of selling the movie. Go and Google them. Num 1 on my list has been in A list movies. He will equally do justice to the movie. Idris is just everywhere now, online ads, telly. Don't get me wrong he is an extremely good actor, but don't force him down our throats.
Pete Edochie already played okonkwo in his prime … if you ask me I believe proper audition should be done to scout a fresh okonkwo which also opens more doors to fresh faces and talent in the industry . Rather than throwing the role to already established person with 0 Igbo cultural knowledge .
David Oyelewo sounds more british than Nigerian and probably has a better american ascent than Nigerian, I love Idris but anytime he speaks broken english it sounds funny, btw i’m just realizing his not part nigerian.
I'm not a Nigerian, but I agree with Nigerians... These people would be butchering our accents and languages when they could've gotten the natives to do it... I mean just look at Black Panther for example, they created their own stereotypical accent about Africans and their Xhosa was very terrible except for John Kani and his son, who are Xhosa native speakers.
Oh, please. This is a hollywood production and the whole race/ethnicity and only play their race/ethnicity discourse has always been stupid. And a Nigerian has already played Okonkwo before, why can't an American play him this time around?. But then again, this channel is probably trying to get views through controversy, time to block.
Sometimes it gets excessive but majorly it is very valid, Even in Hollywood they take casting seriously or else they face heavy criticism Everyone has a right to demand accurate representation
There is currently a MK1 game out with a Nigerian character and 80% of comments under the post were from Nigerians who kept saying this is not a Nigerian accent So the fact is, if you want to represent someone then don't do it well or it will come out looking stupid or disrespectful. No hate to Idris but just a cautionary tale
@@DAMINATION_1 so, bad acting due to unfamiliarity. Nigerians should put more effort into promoting Pete Edochie's depiction of Okonkwo instead of expecting perfect representation from the metropole of the world empire.
Nigerians need to be quiet!!
And i mean real quiet!!
Movie making is business,,, real big business!!!
Box office draw appeal is a key factor in hiring actors!!!
Idris Elba is a box office draw.. end of story!!
If he can play a real life character like legendary Nelson Mandela, then he can play a fictitious character like Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart!
Nigerians are the first to boast about how impactful Chinua Achebe's novel has become across the world!
They are the first to boast about how Things Fall Apart has been translated into various different other languages!
And now that the iconic story written by an iconic writer is to be made into a film with an iconic actor...they start bleating!!!
British born Nigerian actors have acted real life characters like Martin Luther King(David Oyelowo) Coretta Scott King( Carmen Ejogo) and Harriet Tubman ( Cynthia Erivo).
So why can't a British born West African Idris Elba play fictional character Okonkwo???
English actor Daniel Day-Lewis played American president Abraham Lincoln, and Americans didn't growl about it!
Elba has been to Nigeria on numerous occasions, and has become quite conversant with a lot of Nigerian actors and musicians!!
He has hung out with Dbanj, and Davido performed at his wedding in Morocco!
Recently he visited Ebony Films in Victoria Island Lagos and hobnobbed with the cast of Blood Sisters!
But the kernel of the matter, is that he is a big name box office draw which is good for the movie business, on top of which he is a splendid actor !
We need to be open minded and engaging as we have always said ourselves to be, and stop this low grade xenophobia like you know who!!
I say he starts shooting the film right away!!
👊🏾🇳🇬👊🏾🇳🇬!!!!
This is well edited man. Good job
Thank you
Really? After All the Nigerians that have portrayed real American historical figures? The backlash Cynthia Erivo received when she played Harriet Tubman...where were the Nigerians? When David Oyelowo played Martin Luther King? Nigerians told Americans to keep quiet with their protests online. By the way, his name is Idris Elba, not Alba. As a Sierra Leonean, I can admit I'm biased in favor of Elba. But the argument against him in this role makes no sense. He trained to speak like an American (Baltimore accent) for The Wire. Many people didn't even know he was a British-born Sierra Leonean-Ghanian. I'm confident he can learn Igbo to play Okonkwo. For all those who are suggesting David Oyelowo for this role....I laugh. He's not Igbo; he's Yoruba. Make it make sense!
your take is valid i called him alba because thats what we nigerians call him .. my bad ... but yea im on the fence on this issue thats why the commensta re opne
@@AWackosReview Why are you on the fence?
@@THEREALSOURCE Good point. Why is a Yoruba man playing an Igbo role. Contradicts their logic
I completely agree with u but I want to correct something... David oyelowo is half Yoruba and half Igbo (father is Yoruba, mother is Igbo)
@@guisong I stand corrected. Thanks for letting me know.
Cultural heritage doesn't make money. Idris Elba does.
This is a ridiculous argument my guy. This is a Hollywood adaptation of the book. A Nigerian director can equally pick up his camera and do a proper Naija adaptation or sit down be quiet and enjoy the tv show. Besides, Things fall apart is an international bestseller not eze goes to school that you read in primary 5.
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Mmm,
The controversy surrounding Idris Elba's casting as Okonkwo in *Things Fall Apart* isn’t simply because people think a Western actor can’t play a Nigerian character-there’s a broader awareness that acting transcends nationality. What I believe is really at play is the frustration with how Nigerian characters have historically been depicted by foreign actors, often with little care. Will Smith’s accent in *Concussion* is a perfect example-you take a vague “African” accent and pass it off as Nigerian. It’s borderline offensive. The Nigerian accent is rich and layered, varying from ethnic group to ethnic group, each with its own unique rhythm and intonation. The real issue here is that Nigerians are tired of seeing their identity reduced to a single, oversimplified accent.
Your criticisms of Will Smith in Concussion is valid. But they don't support your argument. Why are suggestions such as David Oyelowo for this role over social media? He's not Igbo. No worries that his British/Yoruba accent will hinder the lines spoken in Igbo? Are you saying only Nigerians can act in Nigerian characters?
What do you mean by western actors? Idris Elba, David Oyelowo, Chiwetel Ejiofor were all born and trained in the UK. Are they western actors? They have acted in roles that required them to speak in a dialect and tone different from the way they were raised. I would say they've all done a great job in their respective roles. Just because Will Smith didn't do justice to the Nigerian accent, only Nigerians can take on that challenge?
David Oyelowo isn't fully Yoruba.
In my opinion, comparing Nigerians in the diaspora to other Africans in the diaspora is unfair. Many of these actors were raised by parents born and raised in Nigeria, who, upon migrating abroad, maintained cultural ties through regular visits or cultural practices.
Furthermore, I believe adopting an American or British accent for acting roles requires effort but is relatively achievable, considering the diverse accents. My intention isn't to diminish the actors' hard work but highlight that, in my experience, some Africans, particularly Nigerians, find accent adaptation easier.
Personally, I've been complimented on my accent, with some assuming I attended an American school in Nigeria. However, I developed it through exposure to American TV shows while growing up.
As a Nigerian, I can attest that replicating the accents of our 250 ethnic groups is challenging, even impossible. Despite sounding similar to outsiders, our accents vary greatly.
@@THEREALSOURCEDavid Oyelowo is Igbo though, his mom is Igbo and I am very sure he can pull off an Igbo accent accurately.
😂😂😂😂😂 lovely lovely lovely commentary!
Glad you liked it
I like your review. And i love Idris Elba.
But, i think Nigerians are angry for two reasons...
1, We are angry at our movie industry for not taking the initiative to adapt our stories and find a level ground with the literary side. We know its expensive to do, but there is no effort. None from our government and none from the industry, which is content in churning out less than par movies for easy money.
2. We are scared of how Idris Elba will interpret the role. Yes... The original movie and book are all in English, as this one will be. But, more than Okonkwo being an archetype, he is a representative of the pride that the Igbos associate with themselves. Im not Igbo though, i was told this.
We are scared that he will not embody what we associate Okonkwo with, and that it will not stop there. It will get worse, till our stories completely leave our hands.
That said, i hope they get him a very good accent coach...
We have adapted Things fall apart before, you can even watch it on youtube. How do you not know?.
Nollywood is just lower prestige even among Nigerians so Nigerians are looking for the white man to do for them what they've already done cuz u shame urselves.
Only good criticism here is that it should be done in Igbo.
Fr I totally agree. When I saw this days ago I had a feeling he’ll play Okonkwo as I was reading the article and just as I thought so it was. But I don’t agree with him being Okonkwo, they should use an Igbo man here from Nigeria, use actual Nigerians that will let the beauty of the novel, its rich culture and language plus their accents be truly Igbo or whatever tribe. My opinion anyways
Valid valid valid!!
The main point of acting is not being something you are familiar with. It is stepping out of your comfort zone and giving life to a character so foreign from yourself.
Idris is a fantastic actor, he has proven that through his works. He has the build to play the character even, if those who read the book can recall; because Okonkwo was a built with a warrior like frame.
This shouldn't be an issue.
Let him bring this role to life abeg.
I'm really laughing at these comments. Africans' hypocrisy is real on this one. For years, Nigerians have been telling Americans acting is acting. Now, acting is tribe? Acting is language? We Africans are funny.
To be honest, I think Africans just like to criticize and pass judgement. Sierra Leoneans do this all over social media, so I know it's not unique to Nigerians. I remember when the show about the Nigerian nurse who marries a white man (Abisola Hearts Bob---I think that's the name.) was first introduced. Nigerians from all over threw shade, criticizing everything from accents, to script writing, to food, to looks and whatever else there was to criticize. Now, the haters are quiet and 5 seasons later, people love the show.
Check out the controversy over an actor that's being considered to play John Stewart in DC studios, some black Americans are complaining that the actor is too light skinned
This isn't just an African thing everyone has the right to demand accurate representation, even the Egyptian took a studio to court for their depiction of a character
Honestly, the only thing I hate is the amount of fake accents in African roles
@@DAMINATION_1 You're right. Accurate representation is important. But how does anyone know Idris Elba cannot accurately portray Okonkwo? What's that assumption based on? His body of work? His looks? His speaking skills?
😂😂😂😂 interesting...as expected!
Glad you liked it!!!!!
I share your pov. If he embodies the role as he should and gets into character, then great!
I hope they hire a good language supervisor and whatnot to get his pronunciations right.
Wish them the best!❤
ayeeeeeee not a bad angle right ... i feel the movie will go further for sureeee
What of stan Eze he would actually do it well
Ugo C Ugo😂😂😂😂😂😂
last book i readddddd ... and yes im proud of thattttt
All we’re saying is that we don’t want Wakanda English
We have great actors that can represent us better
I know that they’ll want to attract foreigners to get money and all but plssssssssss
Like get indigenous people who even stay abroad but plsssss.
Abeg the evil he did in beast of no nation is enough
hahahhahaha NKYYYYYYYYYYYY welll said i feel you
You're deep in your feelings about this. This is a Hollywood movie. Elba is a box office draw, which means more money for a Hollywood production. This is dollars decision. A business decision. Not an attempt to disparage Igbos in any way. If Nollywood cared that much about this story, another one would have been produced since Pete Edochie and whoever else has portrayed Okonkwo (Kanayo O. Kanayo? I'm not sure) over the years. Nollywood can still produce another version with an Igbo man as Okonkwo. No problem. (I'll probably watch it and enjoy.)
I want to highlight an important fact. Chinua Achebe, the writer of the NOVEL, Things Fall Apart said Okonkwo is an archetype. Meaning his character is bigger than Igbo. He's a fictional character in a story that is set in Igboland---please permit to use that term to make this point. But let's remember the significance of the story. Africans all over the world (and even non-Africans) read the book connecting with and relating to the characters, the themes and the plot. That's the wonderful legacy of Achebe. He wrote a story that all Africans can understand.
Why can't we celebrate an African writer's story coming to the big screen? Why does there have to be an Igbos or Nigerians vs everyone else type of argument? Okonkwo's challenges are not unique to Igbos or Nigerians. Every African country has had or still has an Okonkwo.
@@THEREALSOURCE like I said I know they want to attract more people and investors
But my thing is that it’s an igbo man speaking if he can nail the language not exactly but well enough (igbo speaking people living abroad) and not those weird idea that THEY THINK we sound like no problem because it gives other non African the weird notion that we sound like that
The way they learn American accents from different parts like southern accents or Irish accent they should do it justice
That’s where I’m coming from and if it’s to have Igbo people teaching the mannerisms and stuff even better
@@nkycrystal Okay, I get you.
😂😂. Give him the script!!!
You guys should give it a rest. Idris Elba is indigenously African and has collaborated with numerous African actors and artistes. I remember he once did a song with D'banj. What the hell is the problem with that? Which Nigerian actor do they think will headline a big time movie like this on Hollywood? A movie that would sell?
Omo, make all man calm down na.
i see your point of view
And that is how Africans will continue limiting themselves
Idris Elba is Ghanaian to start with. We have been teasing this series for some time now, and haven't seen anything come out of it. I am sure Idris Elba will be more than just an actor, more likely an EP. Having the clout to have a streaming platform green light a series of this magnitude is not easy, reason why we haven't heard anything about it up until this moment.
I am sure Idris is a fantastic actor, and if part of the requirements of the character is speaking Igbo, I am sure Idris will do it
He's Sierra Leonean
@Maxlly he's both Sierra Leonian, Ghanaian
What happened to
1. Chiwetel Ejiofor
2. Nonso Anozie
3. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
4. Hakeem Kae-Kazim
5. David Oyelowo
To mention a few. Nahhh Idris should sit this one out.
Cuz it Hollywood movies, not Nollywood movies. Hollywood chose their own actors that will sell their movies to the world. Nollywood can do their own
@kromahj All the names i listed are capable of selling the movie. Go and Google them. Num 1 on my list has been in A list movies. He will equally do justice to the movie. Idris is just everywhere now, online ads, telly. Don't get me wrong he is an extremely good actor, but don't force him down our throats.
@@Joan-Indi I understand, but idris will sell that movie more than all you just name . It business.
@@kromahj Well!! Let's see how it goes, I will definitely see it when it's out.
Me I don’t care. As long as the accent isn’t cringe
Why are they even adapting our stories! Don't tell our stories, we already did that!
Hahahahahaha I feel you
They should consider the up and coming igbo actor name Chineme Okeke.
Pete Edochie already played okonkwo in his prime … if you ask me I believe proper audition should be done to scout a fresh okonkwo which also opens more doors to fresh faces and talent in the industry . Rather than throwing the role to already established person with 0 Igbo cultural knowledge .
Valid point honestly!!!!!!!!
David Oyelewo sounds more british than Nigerian and probably has a better american ascent than Nigerian, I love Idris but anytime he speaks broken english it sounds funny, btw i’m just realizing his not part nigerian.
I'm not a Nigerian, but I agree with Nigerians... These people would be butchering our accents and languages when they could've gotten the natives to do it... I mean just look at Black Panther for example, they created their own stereotypical accent about Africans and their Xhosa was very terrible except for John Kani and his son, who are Xhosa native speakers.
Idris Elba ko , idris eba ni. So he can be saying cake ki mehn 😂
hahahahhaha this is an underrated comment lol
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First here😂👋🏽
welcommmmmeeeeeeeeee
She ain’t knacking that man well😂😂😂😂
That’s my best joke !!!
I don’t know if Chiwetel Ejiofor speaks Igbo, but he would be perfect for this role!
i guess so but he is too old for it i think
@@AWackosReview Older than Idris?
As a rich man that you are!!!!🫡
amen im speaking positiveeeeeee lol
They just need a big enough star to secure funding…lol nothing personal guys
I get you totally!
now nigerians will begin to understand the peoople you call AKATA have been saying for two decades.
We need a proper representation of African Stories ,
yessssss maaaaaammmm
As much as i love Idris, please let him sit this one out bikonu
Hahahaha I will tell him!
Will smith will body Eze goes to school
hahahahahahah he will body the accent
In my opinion you people don't have work.
Wokeism when I dey on 101 diet, impossible😂
2nd here lol
welcoooooomeeeeee
Oh, please. This is a hollywood production and the whole race/ethnicity and only play their race/ethnicity discourse has always been stupid.
And a Nigerian has already played Okonkwo before, why can't an American play him this time around?.
But then again, this channel is probably trying to get views through controversy, time to block.
Sometimes it gets excessive but majorly it is very valid,
Even in Hollywood they take casting seriously or else they face heavy criticism
Everyone has a right to demand accurate representation
There is currently a MK1 game out with a Nigerian character and 80% of comments under the post were from Nigerians who kept saying this is not a Nigerian accent
So the fact is, if you want to represent someone then don't do it well or it will come out looking stupid or disrespectful.
No hate to Idris but just a cautionary tale
@@DAMINATION_1 so, bad acting due to unfamiliarity.
Nigerians should put more effort into promoting Pete Edochie's depiction of Okonkwo instead of expecting perfect representation from the metropole of the world empire.