“I Diied for 2 Months for Bashorun to Come Alive”- Actor Femi Branch Talks About His Role in the New Movie House Of Gaa

Femi Branch, a renowned Nigerian actor, is the talk of the town due to his remarkable performance in the Netflix original series “House of Ga’a.”

Thanks to his recent role, Femi Branch has gained significant popularity among Nigerians.

In “House of Ga’a,” he stars as Bashorun Ga’a, the son of Yamba, one of the greatest Prime Ministers Yoruba Land has ever witnessed.

Various celebrities, including Adekunle Gold, Femi Adebayo, and Bolanle Austen-Peters, have taken to social media to praise Femi Branch’s performance in “House of Ga’a.”

Branch’s portrayal of Bashorun Ga’a has sparked reactions from colleagues, friends, and fans alike. Recently, in an interview with Sunday Scoop, he discussed his role in the movie, the Nollywood industry, and the influx of new talent.

Femi Branch emphasized the need for casting based on talent and skill rather than just good looks, highlighting the importance of genuine ability in Nollywood.

He said:

“The growth of Nollywood over the last few years has been pandemic. The influx of new talents has been on a steady rise. But there is the need to pick talents over good looks”

“Challenges faced interpreting the role Ga’a” – Branch shares

The movie star also discussed the rigours of playing Bashorun Ga’a, a true-life character.

He noted how difficult it is to play a real person whose family, friends, and loved ones would watch you channel his personality. During his conversation with Scoop, Branch shared what he had to do to bring Ga’a to life.

“I had to die for two months so Ga’a could come alive.”

One of the celebrities who reacted to Femi Branch’s performance was Adekunle Gold. In a post on X, he shared his thoughts about the actor’s performance.