There have been mixed reactions to a video featuring actress Jaiye Kuti expressing her disappointment with Nollywood veterans who resort to begging for money online.
In the video, Jaiye Kuti expressed her concern about the increasing trend of Nollywood veterans seeking financial and health-related assistance on the internet. She expressed her dismay at how their pleas for help are negatively impacting the reputation of the Yoruba movie industry.
According to Jaiye Kuti, many of these veterans failed to plan for their future and instead squandered their earnings on fleeting pleasures during their younger days.
Nevertheless, she clarified that she is not opposed to raising funds for health issues, but she strongly disapproves of tarnishing the image of the Yoruba film industry by pleading for basic needs.
The video generated mixed reviews online as many supported the actress for speaking the truth while others condemned her for speaking such about her senior colleagues.
Sirfetty wrote, “But most of them are not too healthy do you want them to die in silence… People helping them are not complaining.”
Ire Pictures wrote, “I’m a theatre practitioner and I can tell you for a fact that Aunty Jaye spoke the bitter truth… No association is responsible for your well-being.”
glint beauty wrote, “She actually made a lot of sense! Everyone you are looking up to also has responsibilities, and Everyman should be for himself.”
Some of those old actors lived a reckless life, they were not good to their families even their fans.
Some of them turned themselves to mini gods when they were in their prime while some were actually victims of circumstances.
Well , i hope they all find favour as they make their requests,” Elle banky wrote.
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