Popular actor, Stan Nze, has shared the intention behind the content he creates with his wife, noting that their storytelling was never influenced by trends or public pressure, but rooted in a desire to document their genuine experiences.
“When we got married, we were just looking to share our stories genuinely. We were not trying to encourage anybody; we just wanted to tell our authentic marriage stories. It turned out that people loved it and connected with it,” he told Sunday Scoop.
He added that the positive response from audiences encouraged them to remain consistent with their approach.
“It says one thing: we have to keep doing what we are doing. We have to keep it up, keep the spirit high, and not drop the ball, not let people down, because our stories are inspiring people,” he said.
Beyond his personal content, Nze also spoke about his passion for filmmaking, revealing that his latest project, When Moremi Falls, was written with veteran actress, Bimbo Akintola, in mind.
“I have always wanted to work with Bimbo Akintola. We wrote it for her; basically, there was no hard and fast rule saying, ‘this is the kind of story we want to tell.’ I looked at her, searched for something that would fit her, and this idea came to me. Voilà, it’s a hit,” he explained.
The actor also emphasised the importance of authenticity and relatability in Nigerian storytelling, noting that audiences are more responsive to emotional truth than formulaic plots.
“Nigerians are ready for any kind of story. It just needs to be believable. It has to connect; people have to see themselves in it. There are people who are 50, 52, who have never been married or have experienced heartbreak. Nigerians don’t even know what they want until you serve them,” he added.
Nze further urged filmmakers to push creative boundaries rather than rely on repetitive themes.
“If you feel like experimenting with people while telling your story, that’s amazing. If you want to play it safe and tell what everyone else has told, the problem with that is you are not doing anything new.
“People say love sells, and many films are built around love. But who is challenging the status quo and doing something different? Not a lot of people are doing that,” he said.