Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta has dismissed the idea that he is underrated in the movie industry.
In a recent episode of the ‘Talk To B’ podcast, the Nupe-born actor clarified that he is among the highest-paid Yoruba-speaking actors in Nigeria.
“A lot of times, people say Ibrahim Chatta is underrated. No, I’m not. I’m one of the highest-paid Yoruba-speaking actors in Nigeria,” he stated.
Chatta shared his journey to stardom, revealing that he was once a “studio rat” who did promotional jingles and movie soundtracks. “I gave myself responsibility because I discovered it would make me stronger. At a point, I told my mum that I was comfortable and that she shouldn’t bother sending me foodstuffs. But I wasn’t comfortable. So, I would work for about a week or two as a bus conductor and I would get somebody.”
He continued, “Then I got lucky and started writing and composing movie soundtracks. I did soundtracks for over 400 films and promotional jingles for over 400 firms.”
