Crying is a skill in and of itself that only a few Nigerian performers can master without appearing forced.
People used to be perplexed as to how performers could pull off crying sequences. It was evident that covertly squeezing a few drops of water on their faces to make tears was no longer an option.
This demonstrates that sobbing is a skill or talent that only a few actors can master without appearing forced.
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Lateef Adedimeji
The actor who rose to prominence after starring in Yewande Adekoya’s 2013 film “Kudi Klepto” had a striking similarity to popular actor Odunlade Adekola, which was the first thing that spectators noticed about him.
Many people mistook him for the latter’s brother due to the eerie resemblance.
Before anyone realized how big of a sensation Adedimeji would become, it was clear that the newcomer was capable of crying. To quench his fans’ curiosity, the actor and musician posted a video on Instagram demonstrating how easily he sheds tears.
Because of this uncommon skill, he got the nicknames “weeping machine” and “Lord of tears.”
So far, in more than half of the films he has appeared in, Adedimeji has proven that if there should be an award for Nigeria’s best crying actor, he would not be rivaled.
Adesua Etomi-Wellington
From “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” to “Falling,” Adesua stepped into the industry with a lot of heart and a lot of “tears.”
Adesua is unquestionably a talented actress, having trained mostly in theatre and performing arts. She’s very natural when it comes to interpreting and defining emotions through her facial expressions, especially when it comes to crying.
When a Twitter fan asked her in 2018 how she gets into the headspace of the character she’s playing, the “Wedding Party” actress answered she puts herself in the character’s headspace.
Odusin Tunbosun
If you haven’t heard of Tunbosun Odusin, you obviously aren’t a Yoruba movie buff.
The 78-year-old actor, who has been acting for more than 50 years, is recognized for portraying tragic characters with believable tears that touch the emotions of even the most vicious of men.
Despite his advanced age, the veteran director continues to play the dramatic characters for which he is known, and he will not be forgotten as the guy who has elicited so many emotions in viewers over the years.
Mercy Johnson
Mercy Johnson has a reputation for being able to cry in movies. She debuted in Nollywood in 2004 and rose to prominence after starring in the heartbreaking film “The Maid.” She is without a doubt one of Nollywood’s most tearful actors.
Oluwashina Bukunmi
This excellent actress and voice-over performer clearly enjoys dramatic and tear-jerking films.
The majority of the films she produced feature her in emotional roles such as being a blind girl, having epilepsy, losing her voice or legs, or being in an abusive marriage.
The Ekiti-born actress has a spectacular way of bringing tears to the eyes of her audience. It comes naturally to her and is incredibly convincing.
Tola Oladokun
The veteran actress is popularly known as Iya Jenifa is mostly in Yoruba movies.