Popular Nollywood actress Sophia Chisom, widely known as Soso, has stated that on-screen kisses should remain strictly professional rather than a source of personal enjoyment. She addressed recent complaints from fellow actors about unsatisfactory kissing scenes in the industry.
In a recent interview with TVC, Soso explained that she deliberately keeps her teeth clenched and uses only her lips during filming. She emphasized that she is cautious about exchanging saliva with her co-stars, viewing the act purely as a job requirement.
“I don’t use my tongue when kissing on screen. My teeth stay closed, so it’s just lip contact. But because it’s acting, we have to make it look convincing,” she said. “Some actors might use tongue, but I don’t think it’s appropriate to swap saliva with every person you work with. It’s a job.”
Her comments come after several Nollywood actors, including her frequent collaborator Saga Adeolu, complained about never having a truly enjoyable kissing experience in films. Soso finds such complaints odd, reiterating that the purpose is not pleasure but professionalism.