Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha has opened up on how she had to learn Yoruba language for her role in the recently released Netflix series Seven Doors.
The veteran actress, Chioma, renowned for her emotional depth and strong screen presence, in the six episode series, played the role of a queen, named Queen Amaka, who was married to a Yoruba king, portrayed by Femi Adebayo
Chioma while speaking during a TVC interview alongside co-star Femi, revealed the challenge of learning the language, saying: “I had to learn Yoruba for my role in Seven Doors. The Yoruba in the movie was not the regular one spoken in Lagos State, so I had to be very particular about the tone.”
Chioma’s role in the series which required her to speak Yoruba fluently earned her praise from viewers.
The series, which premiered on Netflix on December 13 has so far turned alot of heads. Beyond its storyline and cultural backdrop, the series boasts a stellar cast of top Nollywood actors.