“It’s Weird, Not Romantic” — Saga Adeoluwa Opens Up on Discomfort With Onscreen Kissing

Nigerian actor and reality TV star Saga Adeoluwa has revealed that he finds kissing scenes in movies uncomfortable and would avoid them if given the option.

Speaking during an episode of the Nolly Icons podcast, Adeoluwa challenged the common belief that actors enjoy romantic scenes, explaining that such moments are often far from pleasurable.

According to him, onscreen kissing is primarily a professional requirement rather than an enjoyable experience. He noted that many actors only participate in such scenes to accurately interpret scripts and bring stories to life.

“I have not really had any good onscreen kiss,” he said. “It is weird having people invade your mouth with saliva. It is not something we enjoy. People think we enjoy it, but we don’t. We are just doing it for the story most times.”

The actor further recounted an instance on set where he had to kiss four different actresses in a single day, describing the experience as particularly awkward.

Adeoluwa added that actors who perform kissing scenes deserve understanding and appreciation rather than criticism from the public. While acknowledging that some viewers may judge such performances, he maintained that they are simply part of the craft of storytelling.

“If I had my way, I won’t kiss anyone in a film,” he said, emphasizing his personal discomfort despite his commitment to his roles.