Nigerian actress Ini Edo has thrilled fans with her acting prowess. So far as the Nigerian movie industry is concerned, she is one of the biggest stars in the game.
Having appeared in over 100 films in a career that has seen her transition into film production, the thespian is one of the most popular stars on Nigerian television.
Her acting talent has landed her a political appointment in Akwa Ibom State. Ini Edo is a Special Assistant on Tourism to Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel.
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In an interview with Premium Times, when quizzed about how she combines politics with acting, she said:
“I am a Special Assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State on Tourism. My focus right now is to give life to the creative industry of Akwa Ibom state; that is why in the movie (Shanty Town), I said, let’s showcase the culture and language. We are setting up a studio, Ibom Creative Academy, in Akwa Ibom state to boost the creative industry in the state.’’
The Shanty Town lead actor is also working to ensure that movies are shot in Akwa Ibom State just as they are in Lagos State and Asaba, Delta State.
“Every day, we film in congested Lagos areas while Akwa Ibom is one of the serene places in Nigeria; the infrastructure is top-notch. Together we would work to create an impressive academy. We have all it takes to make Akwa Ibom the next Creative hub. The next point for filmmaking has to be Akwa Ibom state, so we are setting up the structures and training the skills needed.’’
Ini Edo has been making headlines since her 2023 series “Shanty Town,’’ a Netflix production, was released to the public.