Why Acting and Being in Army Are 2 Hardest Jobs - Akin Lewis

Nigerian actor Akin Lewis is a veteran Nollywood actor who has been gracing our television screens since the 80s. Akin Lewis started his career when he was only 16, and bagged his first acting award all the way back in 1982. This is before a lot of the contemporary actors today even thought about going into acting as a career. In that regard, Akin Lewis has seen a lot in this industry and has a lot of experience under his belt. During a new interview with The Guardian, Akin Lewis opend up about the difficulty of acting and why he believes it is comparable to being in the army, as well as when he plans to, or if, he plans to retire from acting. Here is what Akin Lewis said.

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Speaking about how difficult acting is and why it is comparable to being in the army, Akin Lewis said:

AKIN LEWIS: Every role is challenging because I have to be someone else. I’m one of the most highly trained actors in Nigeria if I must say so. I have diploma certificates, a Master’s in theatre with a specialty in acting and directing and then I have a PhD. The thing is, if I have a role, I have to study it and be that person. I even create things that the person might do. Acting is all about emotions; you cry, laugh, you’re sad, happy, at peace and so on. People think that these things are easy until you get on and they beam the light on you. That’s when you know that it is not easy. Back in theatre school, we used to say the army is the hardest profession asides from theatre because you have to do theory, practical, stage plays, rehearsals and projects and they must all be completed. It is difficult but all of my trainings brought out the best in me and that is always my motto. I always give my best.

Speaking about when, or if, he plans to retire, Akin Lewis said:

AKIN LEWIS: Never! As a matter of fact, for me, it is a new beginning from now on. They say life starts at 40, but for me, it is starting at 50 and I am still working. On this job, you do not retire, your roles change. I used to be a kid actor, a teenager, casanova, playboy, father, billionaire and so on. As long as you have strength physically, you are good. I’m grateful for that too.

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