Nigeria, June 15 -- There was a time when Kenneth Okonkwo, popularly known for his role as Andy Okeke in the iconic Nollywood movie Living in Bondage, appeared destined for political relevance.

Having starred in a film that became a cultural phenomenon and helped launch Nigeria's movie industry into global prominence, he possessed what many aspiring politicians spend decades trying to acquire: national recognition, communication skills, legal training, and a ready-made public audience.

His transition from Nollywood fame to political advocacy positioned him as one of the most visible voices in Nigeria's emerging opposition movement. Yet, politics is often a theatre of strange transformations. Heroes become villains, loyalists become cri...