Nse Ikpe-Etim Plays Refugee In South African Film "Shushh"

Multiple award-winning Nollywood actress Nse Ikpe-Etim is currently in Cape Town, South Africa, shooting the film SHUSSH, based on the novel WHIPLASH by Tracey Farren. 

Ikpe-Etim plays Madeleine, a refugee who comes to South Africa after suffering horrific war-time in the Congo. She forms a close bond with Tess, a young sex worker whose life is in turmoil, played by South Africa actress Christia Visser. 

“SHUSSH is such a piercing story and it haunted me for days. A chance to bring Madeleine to life is truly humbling because there is always that one thing which you know has killed your will to die, for death would be far too easy,” Nse said.