Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Alesh Ola Sanni, expressed his opinion that the profitability of Yoruba movies is limited, resulting in a lower quality of output. In an interview with The Nation, Alesh emphasized the challenging nature of recouping investments and the discouraging state of the market.
When asked about his preferred acting partners, Alesh revealed his admiration for Gabriel Afolayan, describing him as "talented and fantastic." He expressed his fondness for working with actors who excel in their roles.
Regarding his vision for Nollywood, Alesh expressed the desire for growth and improvement. He emphasized the importance of authenticity in storytelling, urging the industry to transcend mere film tricks and focus on creating genuine experiences for viewers, as exemplified by platforms like Netflix.
This perspective comes after Alesh previously shared his preference for being a "successful nobody" rather than a "broke celebrity." He emphasized the significance of financial stability and revealed that he earned his first million through carpentry work and cleaning toilets while in the United States.
In an Instastory post, Alesh encouraged individuals to take action and start something with whatever resources they have, even if it means facing criticism and skepticism from others. He highlighted the importance of being proud of one's hustle and not allowing social media appearances to weigh them down.
Sharing his story, Alesh wrote;
“Tired of friends coming up with different stories every time, do something, use that little amount to start something, don’t wait for anyone, let them laugh at you, let them say shit about you, they will surely be proud of you when you make it big .. don’t be ashamed of your hustle.. it’s not easy but we surely Gonna make it …. I made my first million in 2016, carpenter work wey I no learn from Lagos, I reach USA Dey carry chairs, hammer on different chairs, cleaning toilets… got back home and spent all .. omg I sharpaly japa come back to hustle .. this is me today …. extremely proud of my hustle.. I don’t have it all yet but yoooo …. I’m super happy, living the best life for now … don’t let all you see on gram weigh you down, all aren’t perfect as seen …Do something today… BE PROUD OF YOUR HUSTLE…”