Why I’m not wealthy like different actresses — Bimbo Akintola opens up

Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has opened up on why she doesn’t dwell as lavishly as a few of her colleagues, attributing it to the cruel {financial} realities of Nigeria’s movie business.

Talking throughout a latest interview, the revered actress dismissed the favored perception that performing alone is sufficient to make many actresses rich.

In response to her, funds from film platforms reminiscent of Africa Magic and comparable retailers are sometimes not enough to maintain extravagant existence.

“We hear tales of some actresses who do issues with politicians for cash. So when individuals ask me why I’m not wealthy just like the others, I inform them to go ask them what different jobs they do,” Akintola stated.

She additional harassed that these conversant in the business perceive how modest film earnings could be, including, “As a result of we all know how a lot Africa Magic and different platforms pay for a film.”

Akintola, who has spent many years constructing a strong profession in Nollywood, famous that the general public typically misunderstands the true sources of wealth inside the leisure business.

She defined that most of the flashy existence displayed on social media can not realistically be sustained by performing charges alone.