Frederick Leonard can be counted by many as the best actor in Nigeria at the moment. However, it hasn’t been a smooth ride for the Nollywood star as he walked the streets 21 years ago (2001). As a young actor who was chasing his dreams, God, hardwork, sharp focus and consistency was a must until he finally met his “strongest allies” – actors Kevin Ikeduba and Kevin Uvo who also doubles as a filmmaker.
Leonard shared a video of their “emotional reconnect” as they met on set a new project. He wrote;
“It was an Emotional reconnect Yesterday with My Men @kevinikeduba @kevinuvo on a Film Set
Just Like Yesterday, 21 years Ago. (2001)
I walked the Streets of Surulere, WINNIS, TOBE, ECOWAS, NNOBI, MASHA, KILO, BODE THOMAS, BUKO HOTELS, UZZIZ’S GARDEN FESTAC..
As a Young chap Chasing this Dream.
And Now we Are Here!
These Men where some of My Strongest Allies.
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For those Who think I Became FILMLORD overnight, I’M NOT YOUR MATE !
It’s Been GOD, Hardwork, Sharp Focus & CONSISTENCY.
Yes.. ORIGINAL NOLLYWOOD.”
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Kevin Ikeduba: “Method actor❤️”.
Etinosa Idemudia: “Which one be original Nollywood which one come be Tokunbo I love this love❤️❤️”
Nosa Rex: “I just Dey smile … proud of u guys …don’t envy them. Na men b dis. Men hail men o “.
Uche Ogbodo: ” “.
Wole Ojo: “E remain small Una for kiss @kevinikeduba”.
Nosa Obaseki: “rue story bro. So many people dont know the struggle back then in SURULERE @freddieleonard ❤️”.
Okey Oku (The ORACLE): “Most people now don’t want to walk the walk. Na straight to stardom over night.”
More reactions below.
autodrip.ng: “❤️❤️ beautiful to See, if amazing personality is a guide book, trust me you live it! “.
chisycravings: “Filmlord you have a good heart and a humble spirit,you have so much love in you the way you relate with your colleagues is adorable. May God cause your name continue to be mentioned in corridors of power,you will keep going higher. You are the apple of God’s eyes keep shining”.
dukeof_sjw: “The fact you openly attested to the fact he believed in you, is a show of loyalty and humility.
Daalu Nwanne! “.
cherries4real: “Your consistency, dedication and hard work has definitely paid off King Freddie. God has graced you with the blessings. More grace and love to our Film Lord ❤️❤️”.
opheliaduncan9225_: “They haven’t seen any thing yet, God got you wrapped up, you’re a whole package dear Mark this day Holy Ghost Fire, how are you today Frederick”
idorex_1: ” am soooooo emotional seeing this… Keep the fire burning people. God bless you guys real good.”
karie_karian: “I still remember seeing you in a movie..I can’t remember it’s name..where you came from India with a new faith and your parents were against your new faith..you were very young..you’ve truly came along way.. “.
leonardd326: “All Those Times you Go Collect Salary Nd still come home empty hand , coz you don use ur 2000 enter transport come house back and you go still borrow money to go back the next day. It was pure Passion dat Kept you going Because Omo You suffer o . make I no talk Too much @freddieleonard “.
carrie_an_lin:” Let me tell yu str8 you are not my mate, if u be commission I be head of state ❤️ FILMLORD EXTRAORDINAIRE More great years to come Sir Leonard. #Nollywoodicon”.
victorokpalan: “The stories of the boys that became men in Nollywood is yet untold. Their tenacity, consistency, laser focus attitude, hardwork and never say NO die hard audacity and belief! I respect you guys “.
patramzi1: “God is good to you Filmlord with hardwork and dedication makes you reach this far therefore nobody must grudge you stay bless and keep safe one love sir❤❤❤ “.
