Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Nollywood actor Ray Emordi has announced his decision to step away from acting to pursue a full-time music career.

The 35-year-old actor, who rose to prominence through roles in several Nollywood productions and YouTube film projects, made the announcement in a video shared on social media, in which he reflected on his experiences in the film industry and his long-standing passion for music.

"I have stopped acting in films. I quit," he said. "There was a time I never thought I would say that sentence. I have put in a lot of work in Nollywood. I have been in crazy situations on set, but I have also had some of the best experiences of my life there. It is not easy to say no when they call your phone to come back on set...