Omar Sheriff explains why he disappeared from the spotlight

Ghanaian actor, Omar Sheriff Captan was once a delight to watch on the screens of many Ghanaians.

However, the actor, once known for his romantic roles in films like "Outrage" and "Dark Sands," seemingly vanished from the public eye in 2013, sparking rumours that he had left acting for pastoral pursuits.

Fast-forward to 2024 and Omar Sherif has opened up about his hiatus from the limelight.

In an interview with Graphic Showbiz during the showcase of Latif Abubakar's play 'The Licence', Omar dispelled rumours that he had quit acting.

“It’s not true that I quit acting. I was still actively involved in movies. Just that during the period, I just decided not to be in front of the cameras but rather be behind them. Instead of being an actor, I worked as a cameraman that’s why people weren’t seeing me.

“As a cameraman, my work took me to many countries so I was travelling around the world to shoot productions in places such as Kenya, and Tanzania among others but I’m back to my first love. It feels so good to be back in the spotlight again. The response has been convincing that I’ve been missed,” he said.

Omar Sheriff also expressed his excitement about returning to acting, stating that the warm reception he's received has affirmed his fans' loyalty.

He added that he's open to both acting and working behind the scenes as needed.

“If the need arises, I'll still go behind the scenes and also shoot as an actor at the same time. So I’m multi-tasking as a performer and also a crew member," he added.

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