Last December, Conrad Omodiagbe, a writer with Zikoko, reached out to me about my favourite Nollywood performance of the year. They were curating a list and wanted submissions from "Nollywood critics". I didn't have to think about it for long. The answer was Nengi Adoki as Joy in C.J. Obasi's Suffer The Witch from Surreal 16's anthology film Juju Stories. This is what I had to say about her performance: As Joy, Nengi Adoki is as sultry as she is menacing while looking like a Deeper Life babe. How did she achieve this? In the hands of a different actor, Joy could have been over-the-top, theatrical, but Nengi stays in control and keeps her restrained. It helps with the mystery surrounding the character and one could easily have believed her to be “simple, unassuming Joy” but for Nengi’s eyes. They betray Joy. They instil fear and let us know she isn’t exactly as she seems. It is one of the most terrific performances I have ever seen from Nollywood.
This was a really enjoyable read. I am personally very happy each time I see Nengi on my screen, she is a brilliant actress and I want to see her more. Welldone Dika!
This was a really enjoyable read. I am personally very happy each time I see Nengi on my screen, she is a brilliant actress and I want to see her more. Welldone Dika!