On Wednesday, Gideon Okeke’s comment about Nollywood actors was trending because he said many of the actors live fake lives and that the pay in the industry is close to slavery
While he is saying the truth, his posts could also make people to question other actors’ source of wealth.
Being an actor may not earn you much from movie roles but it opens doors for you to earn 10 times more from your popularity
Actors are paid to tweet, advertise, endorse and model.
There are actors who are directors and producers so they make their money through that means
The higher you go in acting, the more you position yourself for opportunities. Grow followership
Actors are also influencers, ambassadors, etc
So when you see an actor, male or female, doing well, don’t be in a hurry to question his or her source of wealth
Regina Daniels was reported to have been paid 10 million naira to advertise a product. You can hardly get a role that will pay that much.
Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart made her billionaire. Some actors now make movies and own the borehole rather than fetch water with a bucket
Nancy Isime is a co-host of the headies awards and is a CEO. So if she buys a car tomorrow, people will accuse her of using woman power?
Yes, the pay in the industry should be reviewed but it’s a show of ignorance to smear those who are obviously doing well