Nollywood star Annie Macaulay Idibia has taken a nostalgic look back at her early struggles in the movie industry, recalling a time before stardom when she was still chasing recognition.
In a touching Instagram post, the actress and mother of two reflected on her days as a student at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), when she would go out of her way to pass through Surulere just to scan for newly released movie posters. Her hope was simple: to find her face displayed—an affirmation that her latest film had hit the market and that she had become “poster-worthy” in the eyes of marketers.
“I remember how I usually took the long route, driving to school (UNILAG), so that I could check all the recent movie posters through Surulere to see if any of my new movies were out and if they put my face on the posters!” she wrote.
For Annie, it wasn’t only about getting cast in roles; it was also about becoming visible and valuable enough to feature on promotional materials. “The dream then wasn’t just to get the roles but to pray that the marketers would see your face as sellable enough to make the front poster! And grace found me!”
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Marking how much her journey has evolved, she expressed joy at her current status in the industry—where the power to choose roles is now in her hands.
“Now na dem dey rush us o. Now, na we dey choose which kain film we put our energy, our face and even our name o. Pow pow pow pow!”
