Nollywood actress Jaiye Kuti, also known as Jayeola Monje, has lashed out at her colleagues in the industry for a lack of genuine love and support.
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While speaking on Oyinmomo TV, she said the relationships in the industry are gradually breaking down because everyone is facing the same problems but prefers to keep quiet. She noted how everybody is just acting and pretending things are okay, even while knowing where the challenge/problem is from.
While questioning the public’s admiration for celebrities, she recalled that when she complained about her movie being removed from several cinemas, none of her colleagues stood by her or publicly supported her.
Lamenting the fake love in the industry, she pointed out that on her birthdays they’re quick to send birthday wishes, yet are silent when she needs their help.
Jaiye said that due to their lack of support, she has stopped celebrating them on their birthdays and wants them to reciprocate.
“The people you’re emulating, and looking at as an example, do you really want to know them? The people you call celebrities and follow on social media.
Not one actor went to those cinemas or even supported me, despite the fact that we’re all going through the same thing.
But if I celebrate my birthday, the next day, they’d wish me a happy birthday. So I stopped wishing people a happy birthday because I don’t want anyone to wish me one. Please don’t”.
Jaiye also lamented the financial burden of film production and cinema distribution, noting that many people don’t understand what it takes for producers to recover their investments.
Over the years, many celebrities have spoken about the fake love in the industry.
Last year, Akinyanju Arike, popularly known as Eyinju Eledumare, blew hot on her Yoruba colleagues over the rate of hypocrisy amongst them. The calm actress took to Instagram to call out and shade an unnamed person she had celebrated, but who refused to acknowledge her post publicly.
In an interview, Damola Olatunji revealed that most attacks on celebrities are carried out by those within the industry to diminish others. He sent a message to upcoming actors and actresses, admonishing them to have a shock absorber, as the movie industry lacks real love.
Asaba actress Ruth Eze cried out over the level of fakeness and fake love in Nollywood. In an Instagram post, she called on God to have mercy and questioned why people would celebrate someone they have criticized and are still criticizing. She pondered how they do it as she can’t fake a smile.
Similarly, Yoruba actor Kevin Ikeduba had blown hot at Nollywood, slamming the industry for its fake love. The talented actor noted how the industry is filled with fake people, pretending to be who they aren’t. Not mentioning any names, he stressed that the industry is filled with the most fake set of human beings and that they don’t know how to show love to each other.
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