Xclusive: This Is Why I Shave My Hair - Nollywood Actress Angela Okorie Explains

Ebube Nwagbo, Angela Okorie and Chita Agwu

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie recently joined the list of Nollywood actresses who lost it for a movie role.
The yet to be named flick which features Clems Ohameze, Ebube Nwagbo, Chita Agwu and Adorah Ukoh has about 14 Nollywood beauties who shaved their hair to meet the requirements of the movie script.

Angela Okorie plays the lead role of Anita, a young woman determined to bring succor to widows against the back drop of challenges they face once their husbands die in our society.
The movie is being shot in Owerri.

On set

Explaining why they did it, Chita says shaving hair for movie roles is not a new thing in the movie industry, it is part of the trade that actors must go through image transformation just to fit in for a particular role. When asked how much they were paid, she simply said “They tried”.

Angela described her new role and why she shaved her hair:

“It’s all about widows and their plight. After their husbands die, these poor women are subject to various degrading rituals including drinking the water which was used to wash their husband’s corpse. The movie is all about creating awareness about the plight of these poor women.

“The most challenging part is shaving off my hair because it is something that I have never done before. It’s what’s in vogue; everyone wants to shave their hair. However, I shaved my hair for a movie that’s worth it. I have been saving my hair for a story like this, one that’s going to add value. I know Nigerians will appreciate the message because the movie x-rays the plight of widows''.