Entertainment

‘Nollywood Lacks Structure’, Says Omotola Jalade

Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has criticized the activities in the movie industry, describing as one that lacks structure.

Omotola, during a recent chat with Rubbin Minds, stated that the Nollywood industry is made up of intelligent minds but the body is not organised.

The stunning mother of four said: “It is really hitting me, how disorganized my industry is and how much we have not done structurally. I know there are people who are very intelligent in this industry but somehow, we have not just coordinated ourselves. Individually, some of us are doing very well but as a body, we are not.

Read Also: Popular US Rapper Sentenced 46 Months To Prison

Speaking on why she now hardly takes up movie roles, the actress noted that she wouldn’t be a part of movies that won’t put her royalties in her contract.

Omotola said: “So I have decided to fall back. I am not doing movies for now because most times when I talk to producers, I tell them since I acted ‘Ije’ every movie I have acted had royalties in my contract.

“So if you are not going to put royalties in my contract, I am not going to do your movie. You don’t just pay me off and go.

“If I die tomorrow, let my children to have something to hold on to,” she said.

When asked if actors demanding royalties is sustainable in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. She expressed confidence that “It is very sustainable.”

Last year, the actress said the reason for her absence on the big screen was because many producers cannot afford her.

She made this known during a question and answer session with her fans.

“Most can’t afford me, some can’t afford what it takes to have me on set. It is a new terrain, all will balance out soon,” she said.

Otunba T.J Abass

The Publisher, Ekohotblog.com

Share
Published by
Otunba T.J Abass

Recent Posts

Explosions Rock Kyiv As Air Defences Respond To Missile Strike

At least two people have been reported injured following a series of explosions in Kyiv,…

2 minutes ago

Pay Cut: Reps Deduct N704m Salaries, Transfer Funds To Tinubu

The House of Representatives will donate N704.91m to support vulnerable Nigerians. This amount was raised…

11 minutes ago

House Rejects Trump-Backed Spending Bill, Triggering Potential Government Shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted down a spending bill backed by President-elect Donald…

15 minutes ago