Nollywood actress Ini Edo has addressed the significant presence of nudity in the new movie series “Shanty Town,” in which she plays a co-lead role. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she explained that the nudity is integral to the storyline, which tackles serious issues such as prostitution and assault. She stated, “There are a lot of people, male and female, even children going through these things. It is a fundamental problem that we are shedding light on, and people are bothered about nudity? How do you talk about prostitution in a realistic way and not show nudity? It makes no sense, but a greater part of the people understand. For the few who don’t, they will come around.”
Edo also shared insights into her preparation for the role, highlighting the rigorous training she underwent, particularly for the fight scenes. She mentioned, “It stretched me. I had to do kickboxing, martial arts, and taekwondo. I was blessed to work with some professionals who were really good. They had the patience to take me through from the workout to the art, in order to be precise with my punches. It was fun, and I miss it. I think it is something I would take time to do for myself at some point. I have always been a fighter.”
Discussing the challenges faced during the shooting of the series, Edo, who is also a co-producer, remarked, “We overshot our budget. We struggled a bit, and it was quite challenging. Some Nigerians can be hypocritical when they choose to be. We are trying to bring light to a situation and the societal ills going on in society.”
Finally, she reflected on her experience as a mother and its impact on her career. She described motherhood as a dream come true, stating, “I consider my daughter in everything I do. I prioritize certain things regarding when I do them. I can actually stay at home for a week without stepping out.”
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