Actor Uzor Arukwe has expressed his excitement after actor Segun Arinze declared him the biggest actor in the country.
In an interview with QED.ng publisher Olumide Iyanda, Segun praised Uzor’s performance as Odogwu in the trending movie Love In Every Word, describing him as the biggest deal in Nollywood at the moment.
“Love In Every Word—Uzor did so well in that film. He is the main deal right now, he is the biggest deal right now. Oh my God Uzor, I am so happy for him because he has walked his way up the ladder and he finally got what we call ‘the actor’s chunk.’ I am so happy for him!” Segun said.
He further recounted an experience at the premiere of The Masked King, where Uzor’s presence caused a stir. “We had a premiere of The Masked King, only for them to say we are not going to start until Uzor arrives… And the minute he came in, you could see everyone screaming ‘Odogwu! Odogwu!’ Young people ran to him and you could see goosebumps on me. I was pleased.”
Reacting on X on Wednesday, Uzor Arukwe said Segun Arinze’s endorsement meant a lot to him, emphasising his deep admiration for the veteran actor.
Reposting a snippet of the viral interview, he wrote, “This is the most humbling video I’ve come across on the internet today. Hearing a veteran like Uncle Segun, whom I respect so much, sing my praise really put me in my feelings. Thank you so much, Uncle Segun, for your kind words. This video made my day.”
Love In Every Word is a Nigerian romantic drama that premiered on YouTube on March 7, 2025.
The film features a talented cast, including Uzor Arukwe as Obiora, Bamike “Bambam” Olawunmi as Chioma, Osereme Inegbenebor, Daniel Rocky, Thelma Nwosu, Amanda Iriekpen and Susan Jimah.
Directed by Stanley Obi and produced by Omoni Oboli and Tomi Adeoye, the movie explores the emotional dilemmas of young, career-driven women balancing professional aspirations with personal relationships.
Upon its release, Love In Every Word achieved remarkable success, garnering over 2 million views within the first 24 hours and surpassing 4.3 million views in 72 hours on YouTube.
Despite its commercial success, critical reception was mixed; some reviewers praised the performances and on-screen chemistry of the lead actors, while others noted a predictable plot that fell short of expectations.
