TYPICAL NOLlywood TYPING: Veteran Actress Lola Idije Slams Movie Directors Over Endless String of "Wicked" Roles!

Abdulhameed Sherif · Entertainment · Oct 31, 2026

If there is one face that instantly strikes fear into the hearts of fictional movie couples and recalcitrant children in Nollywood, it is Lola Idije. However, the screen legend is drawing a firm line in the sand regarding how she is portrayed on the silver screen.

Speaking candidly during a recent media appearance, the veteran actress expressed deep frustration over her perpetual typecasting, questioning why filmmakers consistently saddle her with high-strung, hostile roles that require her to yell from start to finish.

Key highlights from her hilarious yet heartfelt call-out include:

The Director's Query: Voicing her exhaustion with playing the villain, Lola Idije revealed her direct confrontation with industry creators: "Directors and crew members watching this programme know that I have complained about this. I ask them, 'What have I done? You don't give me good roles where I am a nice mother; why must I always be shouting?'"

Chasing the Villain Tag: While her stellar delivery of fiery, uncompromising characters has earned her legendary status—complete with iconic slang like "Pele My Dear"—the constant villainous casting has left fans assuming she is just as aggressive in reality.

Setting the Record Straight: The beloved actress has repeatedly clarified that her ferocious on-screen persona is purely dramatic. In real life, she describes herself as a peaceful, God-fearing individual who prefers a quiet life away from the chaos.

Whether directors will heed her plea and finally hand her a script where she gets to play a calm, loving matriarch remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—Lola Idije is tired of screaming her lungs out on set!