Playing Shekau made me popular, says Michael Yusuf

• Published date: 01 February 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Nollywood actor Michael Yusuf Michael has revealed that his ability to convincingly interpret the character of the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has made him popular.

Yusuf says people and fans now call him Shekau wherever he goes.

Narrating his experience playing that role in the film, 'Operation Last Dance,' Michael who is the Vice president, of North West, Actors Guild of Nigeria said: 'I was scared at first when they came to me to play Shekau. The way they called me was as if I...