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Nollywood icon Joke Silva reveals the untold struggles of a 40-year acting career and the resilience required to succeed. Discover the challenges facing the African film industry and the innovative solutions changing the game.

📺 ABOUT THIS VIDEO
In this exclusive interview, Nollywood legend Joke Silva sits down with Irish actress Leah Minto to discuss the raw realities of building an acting career. Filmed at the Women in Film and Television Ireland Summit, they explore the universal actor's struggle of job uncertainty, the unique distribution challenges within the African film industry, and the power of diversifying your creative skills. Joke Silva shares her 45-year journey, highlighting the resilience of Nigerian creators who are pioneering new distribution models, such as YouTube, amid industry shifts. This conversation is a must-watch for aspiring actors, filmmakers, and anyone interested in the inner workings of Nollywood and the global creative industry. Learn how passion, problem-solving, and a strong 'why' are essential for navigating the unpredictable world of film and television.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Surviving as an actor often means diversifying your talents. Joke Silva emphasises producing and exploring other creative outlets to create opportunities when acting jobs are scarce.
• The African film industry faces significant distribution challenges, but Nigerian creators are showing incredible resilience by leveraging digital platforms like YouTube to reach global audiences.
• For any creative, staying connected to your 'why' — the core reason you tell stories — is the fuel that will carry you through difficult times and creative droughts.
• YouTube acts as a 'great equalizer' in the film industry, offering a democratic platform for creators to bypass traditional gatekeepers and bring their work directly to the public.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
[00:51] - Introduction: Meeting Joke Silva & Leah Mento
[02:02] - The Actor's Journey: A Universal Struggle
[03:21] - Joke Silva on Her 45-Year Career in Africa
[04:16] - Diversifying Your Talent: The Key to Survival
[05:10] - Overcoming Nollywood's Film Distribution Challenges
[06:08] - The Power of YouTube for Independent Creators
[08:43] - Leah Mento on Navigating an Acting Career in Ireland
[09:14] - Finding Your 'Why' & The Joys of Performing

💬 NOTABLE QUOTES
"As actors, you never know when the next job is. That's the difficulty for the actor." - Joke Silva
"What YouTube is able to do is the great equalizer. It's very, very democratizing." - Joke Silva

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