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Why Nollywood Artistes Are Poor -Emem Isong
Award winning Nollywood Film Maker, Emem lsong Misodi has shared her thoughts on why Nollywood artists are poor and lamented lack of government support as one of the major reasons.
Many people envy celebrities and wish to be in their shoes,houses and cars including vacations. It is hard to believe that Nollywood celebrities are poorly paid.
However, the reality becomes glaring when in a few years down the line, reports of suffering artists in need of money surface online. She said there is a huge difference in the pay of Nigerian artists and what their colleagues earn abroad.
Using Hollywood as an example, the film maker said that It is much older and sophisticated than Nollywood, hence, it rewards its practitioners better.
She noted that the economic situation of the country cannot be separated from the industry. The screen goddess blamed the lack of adequate infrastructure, lack of quality support from the government and foundations that assist film making.
Emem said that the backing of these bodies would positively affect the welfare of Nollywood practitioners. According to her, Nollywood is not where it ought to be. She noted that they still have a long way to go.
In a related development, Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba revealed that she feels bad seeing actors beg for money, stressing that many Nollywood artistes only have their acting career as the only source of their income. She therefore, begged the government to come to the aid of the movie industry.
The actress also pleaded with young artistes not to rely only on the money they get from acting, rather they should diversify streams of income so as to have enough.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
