Tokunbo: Here's your first look at Chidi Mokeme in new action movie
For a certain demographic of Nollywood viewers, ‘Scar’ in Netflix’s ‘Shanty Town’ is their introduction to Nollywood actor Chidi Mokeme, but older fans know him as one of the OG bad guys in the industry.
After making his acting debut in the 1998 thriller-drama ‘Rapture,’ directed by Fred Amata, he quickly became a fan favourite with roles in popular movies like ‘Igodo,’ ‘Abuja Connection,’ and ‘Desperadoes.’ He also had a great moment on TV as one of the go-to hosts with his long stint on the famous ‘Gulder Ultimate Search.’
Not long after featuring in Izu Ojukwu’s historical fiction film ‘’76,’ Mokeme was forced to take a break following a scary Bell’s Palsy diagnosis. Apart from a few appearances in movies like Kayode Kasum’s ‘The Therapist,’ the actor stayed away from the acting scene for several years.
He returns this year in the newly released Nigerian series called ‘Shanty Town,’ where he is the male lead named Scar in an underground world of crime.
Created by Xavier Ighorodje and Chichi Nworah, the six-part series follows the story of three Lagos-based hustlers who unite to wage war against the biggest and most ruthless crime ring in the state.
The cast includes Nollywood icons like Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ini Edo, Nse ikpe-Etim, Sola Sobowale, Shaffy Bello, Ali Nuhu, and Uche Jombo.
We recently got to chat about his remarkable comeback as the ruthless Scar. In this exclusive interview with Pulse Nigeria, Mokeme discusses his reaction to the script, the lengths he went to embody the character, memorable scenes, dream roles, and more.
