Nollywood actress, Jaiye Kuti, has berated her senior colleagues who are fond of soliciting for funds publicly.
In a video on Instagram, Jaiye said these actors are embarrassing the industry. She said they should always plan ahead for the future instead of depending on their fans begging online for cars, houses and especially for health issues.
Jaiye said the act has ridiculed Yoruba actors in the Nollywood industry.
She said, “Nollywood has the Yoruba and English sectors, and those in the English sector have members who face hard times but seek help amongst themselves.
“Our members, on the other hand, have ridiculed us with their need to publicly beg for help, to the point that many now see Yoruba actors as wretched, all because some people did not prepare for their future.”
“All the actors coming online to beg should stop giving us bad names. This job doesn’t have a pension, so you need to prepare for the future when you are young and active.
“This job is a success for me because I earn big, and I am already preparing for my future. You can’t make it compulsory for your colleague to give you money when you are sick.”
A group of veteran actors have solicited for funds, car gifts from the fans. Actors like Iya Gbonkan, Ladule, Alapini Oosha and others.
