Nollywood Actor Aremu Afolayan is not convinced that many actors opting to own choice houses in posh parts of Lagos, made their money through the craft.
The actor told Saturday Beats that Nigerians are quick to believe anything especially once it is on the internet but the truth is that most actors driving big cars most likely got their money from influential people.
He said, “By the way, I live my life, people tend to think that I am the richest Yoruba actor, but that is a lie. Nigerians assume a lot. I live in a rented apartment because I cannot afford to build one. When they see me buy a new car, they don’t know if I paid for the car in instalments; instead they call me a big boy. What type of big boy lives on N50,000 or N100,000 income per film as an actor?
I challenge any Nigerian actor that is living larger than life to state how they made their money because I am sure it is not from the movies they make. I am talking about both the English and Yoruba actors. If they like, they can say they make N5m per film, they cannot afford to build or buy a house at Lekki or Victoria Island or Ikoyi. It is impossible.
They should call out mathematicians to figure it out. It is a lie. It is because they meet some influential people that give them businesses or they have side businesses. Since we do not all meet such people or make the kind of money they make through these people, we just have to be content with what we have. In my life, I have never seen an ‘educated illiterate’ country like Nigeria. Nigerians are very gullible when it comes to judging other people’s lifestyle since they do not know anything, they assume. Then social media came and it made things worse.”
The filmmaker who is often referred to as one of the most controversial actors in the industry for his outspoken nature told Saturday Beats that he was shocked when Nigerians tagged him as a homos#xual simply because a picture of him pecking a man surfaced online. He said that at a time, Nigerians called him a gigolo. Now, they are referring to him as gay simply because of a publicity stunt.
“I went to a store with a friend to pick up a wristwatch I had been paying for in instalments. My friend was taking pictures when I told him that we should cause trouble on social media with a picture of me pecking him. When I posted the picture, it went viral within 15 minutes. In fact, we were still in the store when the picture went viral. I was shocked that Nigerians would even conceive the idea that I am gay because I love women. Anybody can be gay and I mean no disrespect to them but as for me, the picture was just done for publicity stunt. I never knew it would go viral that fast.
“People call me a gigolo; how come I do not have money? I know a lot of people that are gigolos and they are doing fine. If they say I am an actor and gigolo, why would I have to sell a car in order to afford another car? What is wrong with me buying Versace and Ferragamo? Why would I be a gigolo and not dress like a posh boy? Why would I be wearing slippers everywhere I go? So why should I answer the people calling me a gigolo? I do not have to convince anyone; when I know that at the end of the day, I would not waste my time convincing you about anything. You can think about anything you like but I am not here to convince anyone.
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Don't stress yourself bro,we know what they do. Especially the female ones. Hard work kee dem dia
ReplyDeleteOf course they work hard... In za oza room😂😂
DeleteTo survive and then thrive in Nollywood requires a spirit of PROSTITUTION. Do you know how many directors these actresses have to sleep with on an ongoing basis when they start out?!? A girl who wasn't a prostitute prior cannot survive in such an environment. Because they were prostitutes before they came into the industry, they only expand their customer base after they acquire fame through the industry. The decent actresses in Nollywood are very few: Joke Silva, Ego Boyo and Adesuwa Etomi-Wellington, I can't think of anyone else.
DeleteAMEN TO THAT STATEMENT AFOLAYAN. I remember how Wunmi and Baba Suwe was arrested for drug trafficking. You can only imagine what they would have used the money for if the trip would have been successful. I'm sure that wasn't their first time because they both have been living a high lifestyles before they were arrested on that particular trip. Same applies to that Ghanaian socialite that was arrested in London with drug worth millions. She lives in over 1 million dollars house and Drive choice cars and she said she does government contract? Shows everything that shines is not diamond. There is more to someone that has not made just one million Naira to act in a movie but drives expensive cars and lives in over 250 million Naira house. #GOFIGURE
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DeleteHe's very right, an average Nigerian usually has many streams of income. Good or bad. No be new thing
ReplyDeleteHmm there’s something going on in that nollywood. All these table shattering and earthquakes that’s been going on, small time breeze will blow and fowl yansh would be exposed. I have a feeling that very soon, a lot of dirty secrets would be exposed and I shall be here to witness it as Stella serves it hot hot hot.
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Nawaaaaaah ooh.. Kilode? Wonfiseyini? What's all these madness all about? Hope all is well in the Yoruba movie industry bcos dis display of madness is despicable. Haba...why can't these people keep their mouths shut for once. All I see among them is envy,strife, jealousy, bickering, backbiting and unforgivingness. Its shouldn't be so now. All of you should be your brothers keeper. Stop all these charade of madness on social. If you guys continue this way,I swear its just a matter of time before Yoruba film industry becomes a thing of the past
ReplyDeleteEjekaso bomoyeyin koto run iwuwu woja..
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DeleteI can see you are really pissed
Me I am tired of this back and forth
Table scattering all over the place
Some invested in legit businesses, some were lucky or blessed during the oil boom and under Uncle Jona's administration. Some took advantage of the growing Ghanaian economy, took the risk and that too is paying off. He should not put all the actors in one box abeg. The wise ones did invest and for some it paid off.
ReplyDeleteSome had gifts too. Nevertheless I am not saying some blow out of proportion their financial sucesses on SM. Helas! That's what their fans (Nigerians) want to see, they love to be fooled.
You poster are part of the gullible people they speak of. They are all in one basket! Even your darling Genevieve. He knows what he is saying. This is the truth! Take it or remain in denial there
DeleteWho get this sub bring container to come and pack it. Look at him saying Nigerians believe things they see on social media because they don't know anything. Oga we know plenty, so if anybody posted that they just got something, either its gotten through legal or illegal means, should we carry cane and go beat them up? I guess he doesn't read SDK blog and he's not been seeing the little little yansh opening on the posts concerning celebs posting their self acclaimed 'God did it' properties. We know dude
ReplyDeleteNot saying there are no artistes in Nollywood that use their Privates for gains. But I also know that people have side hustles too.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that you don’t know about their financials or what comes in and out doesn't mean everyone trades sex for money.
Most of these houses they purchase are on Mortgage,some pay for as long as 15years.
Some also use their platform to sell their products effectively. The celeb hype around them makes it possible for them to sell out whatever they put their hands on.
Davido buys houses and planes and is hailed but Tiwa will do same and people will say she used her P.
How many times has Ramsey Noah advertised his side hustle for fans to patronise him? Emeka Ike?
But some of these ladies legit work day and night to make ends meet.
See Uriel cooking,selling wigs,Singing,Doing mini talk shows and when God blesses her tomorrow now Thin tall Tony will come and say its ritual money.
This is in no way saying there are no bad eggs there, both Male and Female.
Nigerian women including our mothers are hustlers. The legit hustlers deserve some accolades!
Gbam
DeleteThe men do yahoo, the girls do mmmmhmmm....Nigerians don’t have one stream of income, whether legal or illegal. Na who them catch na him be thief.
ReplyDeleteThou protesteth too much o.... Person wen dey protest like this...its usually true. Guy... I think u r gay... Noone goes about trying to "see what people will say". If u r gay, u r gay, who cares. Whats with all this lamenting Abegi.
ReplyDeleteI agree 100💯 Nigerians are gullible joor.
ReplyDeleteNo worries brother we already know what they do. Hardwork ko...
He never called anyone a prostitutes or ritualist, in summary, he said movie making doesn't pay that much to afford all the luxuries they display on social media but they have side businesses becos some of them are lucky to know influential people who gives them contracts. The question is he didnt mention d nature of the business... assumptions are assumptions until confirmed
ReplyDeleteThey re adults, they re free to seek legal & illegal means to live their life, they bear d consequences, good or bad!
Hardwork pays
ReplyDeleteBut grace pays more
If they had not been showing off,no one will question their wealth.some of them displaying cars and houses on social media want to show off that they HV arrive not that they are actually thanking God.
ReplyDeleteAremu has DISMANTLED the table patapata.
ReplyDeleteLet me go and call Carpenter
What is going on with Yoruba actors?
ReplyDeleteI said it before all these celebrities buying houses here and there is not just money they make from movies. Only God knows their source of income. Let them continue to deceive themselves.
ReplyDeleteHehehehehehe, this table he is shaking has so many actors on it, especially the females. He should be Merciful abeg.
ReplyDeleteOh Lord have merci...merci...mercy
DeleteHmmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteIf u'v been reading comments on blogs like Stella's and Nairaland where u have discerning bv's who shoot from the hip, u won't be talking like this. Stress urself less. Ppl aren't deceived by social media fake life. If the so called celebrities like, meh dem continue dey DECEIVE THEMSELVES.
ReplyDeleteBro, I feel your pain o jere. One would be trying to stay clear of illegal lifestyle and yet the income may not be encouraging. But I know it's slowly but surely. And it would be a lasting satisfaction with no sorrow.
ReplyDeleteQuite painful to see these yeye folks do all manner of nonsense and then be flaunting material things and tagging God alongside.
Coded runs, yahoo, yahoo+, coke movement, money laundering for politicians, NGO fronting, Gay/Lesbian runs, Nyansh surgery to wrap enough coke before you travel. Shebi the nyansh will disappear after 3months or less. Endorsement deals for a select few. If your side hustle was mentioned, say "aye!".
ReplyDeletePlease explain the NGO fronting?
DeleteWe heard you
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