Rachael Okonkwo, a Popular Nollywood actress has recounted her early days in the film industry.
It would be that the actress who is popularly known as Nkoli nwa Nsukka started her career as a backup dancer. She danced for for gospel singers like Gozie Okeke, Njideka Okeke,Paul Nwokocha and others.
Later on, she ventured into acting.
Recounting what she went through during her career, Rachael Okonkwo revealed that some producers did not believe she had a chance on the big screen.
The brand influencer revealed that several times, many film makers turned her down during auditions.
Thankfully, she has now proved them wrong.
In her words;
“Growing up as a young girl, with a far-reaching ambition, in an environment where there were little or no legacies or greatness to take after, I learned from an early age to draw strength from within.
“When I chose to pursue my dream as a movie star, not many producers believe I had a chance on the big screens.
The journey to the ultimate goal didn’t come easy, there have been numerous days I turned up, did everything right but was turned down nevertheless but that didn’t stop me.
The next day I still heat the audition ground like there was no discouragement. Today I live my dream as my everyday reality,”
