I Didn’t Brush, Bath For Days Over ‘Shanty Town’ Role — Chidi Mokeme

Date: 27-01-2023 1:34 pm (2 months ago) | Author: Bayo Nelson
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The Nigerian actor, Chidi Mokeme has revealed what he had to do in order to be able to deliver his role in the six-part television series “Shanty Town.” The series is about a gang of prostitutes, who want to free themselves from the influence of a notorious kingpin but quickly learn that doing so will be very challenging due to political corruption and family ties. Following his outstanding performance, he was able to win the hearts of many fans and garner a wealth of awards with his portrayal of the kingpin Scar.
 
The actor claimed, in a BBC Pidgin interview on Thursday, that he had to undergo drastic physique changes in order to play his part. He said, “Some of the body modifications I did to enter into the character of Scar was to shave off my hair and go bald. I also did not take my bath for a few days before going on set so that when they say I should do something dirty, I can do it freely because I know I am not clean “Sometimes I don’t brush my teeth and when I open my mouth to talk to people, they wonder what kind of a person I am. “I don’t smoke but I had to smoke about three packets per day to make my voice sound the way it did in the series.”
 
Mokeme also revealed that he is finding it difficult to separate himself from the character Scar. “The character and I have become one and it will take some time before we can let each other go,” he said.

“Scar and I are struggling with each other on who owns my body. I told Scar that I’m through and that he can go but if I can be allowed to, I will remain as Scar.” ‘Shanty Town’ is Mokeme’s comeback movie after a long hiatus due to a battle with Bell’s Palsy.

Posted: at 27-01-2023 01:34 PM (2 months ago) | Hero
- fineboy77 at 27-01-2023 01:57 PM (2 months ago)
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You have to live the character. Thats what you're paid for.
Posted: at 27-01-2023 01:57 PM (2 months ago) | Hero
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- Allsense at 27-01-2023 02:03 PM (2 months ago)
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That's part of what we call "professional acting"
Posted: at 27-01-2023 02:03 PM (2 months ago) | Gistmaniac
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- kp45 at 27-01-2023 02:07 PM (2 months ago)
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Ok
Posted: at 27-01-2023 02:07 PM (2 months ago) | Hero
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- Ashilex at 27-01-2023 07:56 PM (2 months ago)
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Are you doing it for free,stop lamenting.
Posted: at 27-01-2023 07:56 PM (2 months ago) | Upcoming
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- gogoman at 27-01-2023 08:56 PM (2 months ago)
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eeewwwwww Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 27-01-2023 08:56 PM (2 months ago) | Grande Master
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- smart61 at 27-01-2023 10:52 PM (2 months ago)
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I wonder what brushing of teeth has got to do with the role he played?
Posted: at 27-01-2023 10:52 PM (2 months ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Baye77 at 28-01-2023 06:46 AM (2 months ago)
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Quote from: smart61 on 27-01-2023 10:52 PM
I wonder what brushing of teeth has got to do with the role he played?
Omoh I wonder too Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes
Posted: at 28-01-2023 06:46 AM (2 months ago) | Hero
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