Ibrahim Chatta reveals why he left school to pursue acting

Ibrahim Chatta reveals why he left school to pursue acting

Abdullateef Fowewe

Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Chatta has shared why he sacrificed his education to focus on his acting career that began in 1985.

Chatta, in an interview with BBC, established he often skipped classes for theatre gigs, revealing that his passion for acting overshadowed his education.

He said, “I started acting very early in my life. I knew I was going to go into acting as a kid. Acting took a lot from me. It did not allow me to go to school; my parents would think I was in school those days but I would have followed my colleagues for what we call travel theatre.

“It has now transitioned into filmmaking. That was how some of our bosses started their acting careers from the stage into cinema movies.”

Despite not completing formal education, Chatta stated that he has been engaging in self-education and online courses, stressing the significance of endless learning.

He added, “Although, I am doing some courses in adult education that are related to acting, I did not finish my secondary school education.

“The English language is like every other language. It can be taught and can be heard. The English language I speak is self-taught and I love reading so much.

“When I was little and I bought puff-puff, I used to read the paper wrap. I read about the English Language from the books.”

Chatta is from a Nupe tribe. He is an actor, singer, writer and producer. He came into the limelight with a movie titled ‘Aiyekooto’ and has become a respected figure in the Nigerian film industry, showcasing his dedication and talent throughout his career.