Charles Inojie, a Nollywood actor, has raised concern over the rising number of people entering the industry.
The movie star bemoaned the rate at which aspiring actors are utilizing the profession as the foundation for their enterprises during an interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast.
He claims that this group of individuals has no interest in Nollywood and only uses it to promote other companies.
He said they are looking for Nollywood directors and producers to fall, calling them the daughters of Jezebel. He observed that this group of individuals will do anything to appear in front of the camera.
“Those set of people who pay movie producers to star in a movie, are only chasing after title. They just want to hold onto it as a side hustle, as many of them are into businesses. They just need a tag to Nollywood.
It came into a time in the industry when there was an influx, it was as if Devil opened gate for angels to come in. And these people aren’t looking to build a career, they just want something to hold and say they are actresses to further their business.
There are many daughters of Jezebel in Nollywood. They can do anything just to be in front of the camera. And when you meet a character that isn’t properly formed as a producer/director, you will fall.
There are daughters of Jezebel looking for movie producers/directors to fall”.
Taking to the comment section, many concurred with him as they noted how many are calling themselves actresses, but have rarely starred in movies.
One Lady Esty wrote, “That’s why actress full everywhere but na 5 we dey see for movies
One Desmond Alex wrote, “Where is the lie
One Peaceful Baddie wrote, “And where’s the lie? They are just there to advertise what their mama gave them
One Mheenarh wrote, “No lie told, Nollywood na just side hustle for most. Main hustle dey
