Nollywood actor Clinton Joshua Ezenele says his decision to avoid on‑screen kissing scenes is a conscious career choice aimed at preventing typecasting.
Joshua, who spoke with TVC’s E Splash, explained that drawing clear boundaries around intimate scenes helps him avoid being boxed into a narrow range of roles.
“I don’t kiss in movies because this is Nollywood and when you are doing that — I’m not trying to brag — producers will likely give me the same role over and over again,” he said, stressing that he wants versatility in his craft rather than being pigeonholed.
Best known for his performances in For Her Sake (2026), We Are All Yours (2024) and Flavours of the Heart (2025), the actor underscored that limiting himself to romantic scenes could stunt his growth as a performer.
“I don’t want to kiss half the girls in Nollywood,” he said emphatically, adding that his focus is on diverse and challenging roles that showcase his range.
Clinton Joshua’s views come amid a broader conversation in the industry about intimate scenes. Actress Scarlet Gomez recently revealed her husband, Temi Gomez, is comfortable with her performing intimate roles, saying: “I am married to a man, not a boy. He does not have a small ego. And he trusts his wife.”
Similarly, Daniel Etim‑Effiong said he often prays before filming intimate scenes, highlighting how different actors navigate personal beliefs and professional demands in their careers.
Joshua’s stance adds another voice to the ongoing debate on how performers choose to balance personal comfort, career strategy, and audience expectations in Nollywood.
