Ibrahim Suleiman wins praise for dark role in EVI
A new shift is unfolding in the Nigerian entertainment scene and actor Ibrahim Suleiman is at the centre of it. Long known for his charm, depth and lover boy image, he is now gaining attention for his powerful performance in morally grey and even villainous roles. In the new film EVI, currently showing in cinemas, Suleiman plays Dayo, a character who is far from straightforward. Instead of a simple bad guy, he delivers a layered and intense performance that makes viewers feel both uneasy and drawn to him at the same time. This evolution in his career has sparked conversations about whether Suleiman is becoming the kind of on screen villain audiences secretly root for. Industry observers say his new choices reflect a wider trend in storytelling, where viewers prefer complex, flawed characters over traditional heroes. Analysts note that Suleiman’s […]
