“I Want To Be The Biggest Star To Have Come Out Of Nigeria, I Want To Be Known Across Africa, South Africa, Europe And UK “- Erica Nweledim says in new interview, reveals what pushed her into BBN show

BBN star, Erica Nlewedim has revealed her goal in life. In her recent interview with MetFilm school, Erica said she hopes to be the biggest star to have come out of Nigeria, and she wants to be known across Africa, South Africa, Europe and the UK.

Erica is a graduate of Nigeria’s Covenant University, upon her graduation, she enrolled into the London’s MetFilm School in 2019 to complete the Acting course (Levels 1 & 2) .

“I had already been working as an actor for four years before I started at MetFilm School”, she said.

She also explained the reason she went to study acting in the UK.

“I knew that I needed to grow as an actor, I wanted to improve and I wanted to be able to act and fit in on any set, anywhere in the world, not just limit myself to Nigeria. So, I knew that the UK was the place to learn. And I wanted to go to a school where everyone speaks English.

“I chose MetFilm School London without even visiting the campus. I had spent time ‘Googling’ film schools and acting courses and I really liked the look of the school. So, I called them and had a really good phone call with them, they answered my questions, and gave me all of the details – it was a welcoming and friendly experience and that’s when I made my decision to enrol.

“I had never visited the UK before, I’d visited other European countries like France, Spain and Germany several times, but not the UK, not until I started studying there.

“I enjoyed living and studying in London, I knew quite a few people from home who are studying and working there, so I had a network of familiar faces from the start.

“And I soon made new friends. I’m still in contact with people I met while studying there, I learnt a lot, and I know that I’m a better actor because of my experience there.”

“I think learning about and being able to apply the Stanislavski Technique to my work has been really important. It helps me get into the mindset of the character – rather than just ‘acting’ the emotions, this technique has helped me understand the character, consider the character’s mindset and to ‘feel’ their emotions and draw on those for a more authentic performance.

“London is great, it’s expensive and the weather is sometimes horrible – it was horrible when I was there, I’m sure it was the coldest summer ever except for a few warm days! I had done a lot of research, so I knew what to expect. Everyone was friendly, and it felt like home very quickly.”

After she returned to Nigeria, she immediately started practising what she learnt in the UK, she further that the pandemic forced her to apply for the BBN reality TV show.

“As soon as I had finished the courses, I was back home and working. But then Covid hit and nothing much was happening. I was stuck at home and that’s when I decided to apply to be a housemate for Big Brother.

“I knew it would be safe, we would be tested and in lockdown together, so I decided to give a go… and I was chosen! That’s when my career really skyrocketed. I’ve been so busy.

“Last December I worked on a project with Netflix, it’s a ‘Netflix Original Series’, I don’t know when it’s out and I can’t say any more about it. I’ve also shot two other movies this year and I’ve been working as a brand ambassador.”

Speaking about her dreams, she wrote,

“I want to be the biggest star to have come out of Nigeria, I want to be known across Africa, South Africa, Europe and the UK.”

“My advice for anyone thinking about working in the screen industries is to work on improving yourself. Whether that’s through education or research; and learn to be your best self every day.

“Build a positive mindset and tell yourself positive things daily – be your own self’s best friend and work on your confidence. You have to be confident in yourself because it will make you a better actor.”

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