Bob-Manuel Udokwu has weighed in on the realities of Nollywood, citing the late veteran actor Mr Ibu, as an example of the financial responsibilities many actors face despite their fame
Speaking during an interview on Udala FM, the actor said life is often more financially demanding for men, stressing that actors earn money but also shoulder enormous responsibilities.
“Life is generally easier for female than it is for male. It’s not that Nollywood doesn’t pay, but actors have a lot of bills to settle.”
Reflecting on the illness and eventual death of veteran actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, Bob-Manuel said he was saddened by the public’s reaction when colleagues appealed for financial support for his treatment.
“It pained me when John Okafor (Mr Ibu) fell ill before he eventually passed away. While we were trying to raise funds for his treatment, some people on social media kept asking, ‘Where is all the money he made from acting?’ They didn’t understand the realities of the profession. I didn’t even know he had married more than one wife then.”
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