Forget plot. Forget passion. According to Uzor Arukwe, the real reason he accepted the lead role in Love In Every Word was simple — “I just wanted to kîss Omoni Oboli.”
Yes, you read that right.
The actor confessed that before the role, he had sworn off Igbo-accented characters for good.
> “I told my manager, ‘No more Igbo accents!’ But next thing he’s calling me saying, ‘Bro, this one go pay well.’”
And guess what? He didn’t even like the script.
> “I got to set and everyone was like, ‘Arukwe, we know this isn’t your vibe… but please, just make it work.’”
Fast-forward to release day — no heavy promo, no campaign, just vibes — and BOOM! The movie took off like wildfire.
> “I still can’t believe it. A film I didn’t rate ended up becoming my most viral work. All because I was chasing a kîss!”
Moral of the story?
Sometimes your biggest blessings hide behind the things you’re least excited about. Just show up, even if it’s for the kîss!
