Actress Etinosa Idemudia Claims Acting is 'More Tasking' Than Engineering

Nigerian actress and trained engineer, Etinosa Idemudia, has ignited a public discussion by asserting that acting is significantly more demanding than engineering.

Drawing on her personal experience in both professions, Idemudia stated that the entertainment industry, which she humorously described as "mad people's work," requires a greater commitment than her former career in the engineering field.

Speaking on a recent episode of the Bold Enough To Say It podcast, the actress who holds a degree in Computer Engineering and formerly worked as a Planning Engineer for oil and gas construction projects made a clear comparison:

Idemudia explicitly stated, "I have been an engineer and I have been an actor... but I dare say that being an actor is much more tasking."

She suggested that the rigorous and unpredictable nature of acting roles is more challenging than the typical schedule of other professions, urging her colleagues not to tolerate any condescension from those who "close by five PM."

Her vivid description of acting as "mad people's work" likely refers to the intensive method acting required for challenging roles, such as her portrayal of the complex character Akugbe in the ROK series Blood of Enogie. She has previously spoken about the effort required to fully immerse herself in difficult characters, suggesting the work takes a significant psychological toll.

Etinosa Idemudia's background lends weight to her unique perspective. She spent years working in the engineering sector after graduating from Covenant University, only transitioning to acting full-time in 2016 after enrolling at the Royal Arts Academy.

Her comments offer a fascinating insight into the often-underestimated effort and dedication required by Nollywood stars, sparking a debate on the comparative stresses and demands of creative versus technical careers.