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Months after quitting Nollywood for music, Ray Emordi returns to acting
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Months after quitting Nollywood for music, Ray Emordi returns to acting

Nollywood actor Ray Emordi has announced his return to acting after stepping away from the industry earlier this year to focus on a music career. The 35-year-old actor previously stated in February that he had grown weary from appearing in approximately 300 productions between 2017 and late 2025, with little time for rest. In a video titled 'Nollywood, I Am Sorry,' Emordi acknowledged his exhaustion and admitted to having overcommitted to acting projects. While he regrets leaving the industry, he emphasized that acting remains a respected craft he still values. Although he is returning to Nollywood, Emordi has not ruled out continuing his music career, expressing hope to balance both passions moving forward.

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Premium Times Nigeria logoPremium Times NigeriaIndependentCenter16 hr. ago
Months after quitting Nollywood for music, Ray Emordi returns to acting

Nollywood actor Ray Emordi has announced his return to acting after stepping away from the industry earlier this year to focus on a music career. The 35-year-old actor previously stated in February that he had grown weary from appearing in approximately 300 productions between 2017 and late 2025, with little time for rest. In a video titled 'Nollywood, I Am Sorry,' Emordi acknowledged his exhaustion and admitted to having overcommitted to acting projects. While he regrets leaving the industry, he emphasized that acting remains a respected craft he still values. Although he is returning to Nollywood, Emordi has not ruled out continuing his music career, expressing hope to balance both passions moving forward.

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