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Nigerian actor, Chidi Mokeme has recounted how he was able to interpret his part in the six-part television series \u201cShanty Town.\u201d<\/p>\n

The series tells the tale of a gang of prostitutes, who want to free themselves from the influence of a notorious kingpin but quickly learnt that doing so will be very challenging due to political corruption and family ties.<\/p>\n

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Mokeme has proceeded to win the hearts of many fans and garner a wealth of awards with his portrayal of the kingpin Scar.<\/p>\n

The actor claimed, in a BBC Pidgin interview on Thursday, that he had to undergo drastic physique changes in order to play his part.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cSome of the body modifications I did to enter into the character of Scar was to shave off my hair and go bald. I also did not take my bath for a few days before going on set so that when they say I should do something dirty, I can do it freely because I know I am not clean.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSometimes I don\u2019t brush my teeth and when I open my mouth to talk to people, they wonder what kind of a person I am.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t smoke but I had to smoke about three packets per day to make my voice sound the way it did in the series.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mokeme also revealed that he is finding it difficult to separate himself from the character Scar.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe character and I have become one and it will take some time before we can let each other go,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cScar and I are struggling with each other on who owns my body. I told Scar that I\u2019m through and that he can go but if I can be allowed to, I will remain as Scar.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Shanty Town\u2019 is Mokeme\u2019s comeback movie after a long hiatus due to a battle with Bell\u2019s Palsy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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