10 Nigerian actors who you never knew are lecturers in universities (With Pictures)

Nigerian actors who are lecturers - There was a time, not too long ago, when acting was seen as a profession for never-do-wells in the society, but notion has since been discarded. Actors now include intellectuals, professors, doctorate degree holders and others who find the passion to get on stage or screen too hard to resist. Here is a list of actors who also teach the art in university, as well as university lecturers turned actors. More..

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