In this edition of “Meet the Star,” a segment dedicated to spotlighting talents in Nollywood, Atlanta Bridget Johnson talks about her role in the recent movie “ Áfàméfùnà ,” her multi-African roots, working with Idris Elba , and how her acting has evolved over the years. In our previous feature, we caught up with Anee Icha , who talked to us about her role in the recent movie “ Casa De Novia ,” her advocacy for mental health, and her dream directors and actors she’d love to work with. If you missed it, you can read it here .
Born in Zimbabwe, raised in Ibadan (Nigeria), and schooled in South Africa, Atlanta is truly an African queen. She says her diverse background has allowed her to “step into the shoes of another,” an essential skill for any actor. For Atlanta, acting is a form of self-expression and therapeutic – playing and embodying different characters allows her to explore emotions and “get things off her chest.
” In this interview, the Nollywood star shares her unique perspective on the character Amaka from “Áfàméfùnà ,” challenging some common interpretations, and tells us about her role in the upcoming movie “ Dust To Dreams ,” directed by Idris Elba , and the exciting projects on her horizon. But what if acting wasn’t in the cards? Believe it or not, Atlanta (a Chelsea fan) might have surprised everyone as a footballer. Read on.
*** Hi Atlanta, thanks for taking the time to chat with us today. We’re excited abo.
