WILL SMITH TAKES ON NIGERIAN ACCENT IN '' CONCUSSION

WILL SMITH  TAKES ON NIGERIAN ACCENT IN '' CONCUSSION

The much awaited trailer of the movie ‘Concussion’ is out, but it has been greeted with mixed reactions from Nigerians.

In ‘Concussion’, American actor Will Smith plays Nigerian medical doctor, Dr Bennet Omalu,
who in 2002 discovered a neurodegenerative disease affecting the brains of NFL players.The Oscar winning actor’s Nigerian accent has since become the object of criticism by Nigerians who believe he didn’t
represent the language well enough.

See some reactions below:

K10 (Egbon Ben10). @koye10

Just seen the ‘Concussion’ trailer.. And yes, Will Smith’s ‘Nigerian’ accent is indeed, wack sauce.

Tonte Bo Douglas @TonteBoDouglas

So they casted Will Smith in this film to play a Nigerian & his accent sounds like a combination of about 5 Countries in Africa. I'm weak 

WALE LAWAL @WalleLawal

Will Smith's Nigerian accent in that Concussion trailer... I am finished.

. @Tidijii

Will Smith's Nigerian accent in Concussion is the reason angels cry.

Brb. Gonna kill myself after hearing will smith’s accent in the Concussion trailer— #EfeOmafuaire (@effaye_wuz_here)

In spite of the funny reactions to Smith’s Nigerian accent, some Nigerians actually did commend his efforts.

Read their reactions below:

Gage @DrChubbyyL@ Dr chubby 

Lol Will Smith tried to pull off a Nigerian accent in that movie. He tried small sha.

Mowunmi @Tomiiwaa_I

The Nigerian accent Will Smith is trying is not THAT bad. Ah, take it easy It doesn't sound Nigerian, but it's not that bad

Concussion is expected to be released on Christmas Day, December 25.