Chidi Mokeme, the Nigerian
actor, has revealed how he was able to interpret his role in ‘Shanty Town’, the
six-part series.
The series follows the story of a group of prostitutes who
want to break free from the control of an infamous kingpin, but soon realize
that doing so will be extremely difficult because of political corruption and
blood ties.
Through the interpretation of his role as the kingpin Scar, Mokeme
has continued to win the heart of many viewers and enjoy a plethora of
accolades.
In an interview with BBC Pidgin on Thursday, the actor said to effectively interpret his role, he had to go through lifestyle changes and extreme body modifications.
“Some of the body modifications
I did to enter into the character of Scar was to shave off my hair and go bald.
I also did not take my bath for a few days before going on set so that when
they say I should do something dirty, I can do it freely because I know I am
not clean. Sometimes I don’t brush my teeth and when I open my mouth to talk to
people, they wonder what kind of a person I am,” he said.
“I don’t smoke but I had to smoke about three packets per
day to make my voice sound the way it did in the series.
Mokeme also revealed that he is finding it difficult to
separate himself from the character Scar.
“The character and I
have become one and it will take some time before we can let each other go,” he
said.
“Scar and I are struggling with each other on who owns my
body. I told Scar that I’m through and that he can go but if I can be allowed
to, I will remain as Scar.”
‘Shanty Town’ is Mokeme’s comeback movie after a long hiatus
due to a battle with Bell’s Palsy.
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