In an interview with TVC, Joshua said his concern is that consistently excelling in such roles could lead filmmakers to repeatedly cast him in similar characters, something he is trying to avoid as he builds his acting profile.

He noted that he is intentional about the direction of his career and the kind of on-screen identity he develops.

“If I’m good at it, producers will likely give me the same role over and over again, and I don’t want to kiss half the girls in Nollywood,” he said.

Meanwhile, fellow Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has offered a different perspective on the ongoing debate around intimacy scenes in the industry.

Speaking in an interview with Punch, she said kissing and hugging scenes should not be treated differently from other forms of acting, stressing that professionalism requires actors to fully enter and exit their roles.

According to her, intimacy scenes are purely performative and carry no real emotions once filming is over.

“As soon as the director says ‘cut,’ everyone goes back to normal,” she said.

Reports indicate that Burna Boy has recently faced backlash online over claims of arrogance, intensified by an incident involving his confrontation with Wizkid’s DJ, DJ Tunez, at a Lagos club. The altercation reportedly escalated into a social media clash between Burna Boy and Wizkid.

Reacting to the controversy, some Nigerians accused the singer of being habitually aggressive and described his behaviour as arrogant.

However, in an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Channels Television, Bose Ogulu defended her son’s conduct, stating that she has no issue with how he is perceived.

When asked whether she was bothered by Burna Boy being labelled arrogant or how she manages his brand, she replied that she is unfazed by such descriptions.

“I don’t mind honestly, I don’t mind at all. Any adjective they want to attach to you is okay. The thing is, who are you? If knowing your worth and carrying yourself as such is arrogance, then it is a good thing, and I can’t apologise for that,” she said.

She further explained that society often expects people to downplay their worth.

“We were born into a world where we were expected to put our heads down. First is the colour of your skin, the colour of your passport, for me, my gender. So I don’t understand that concept. If I know something, I know it, and I expect you to recognise it. And if you don’t, then put me to the test,” she added.