An actor from Nollywood has shared the meager amount he gets paid for a scene, shedding light on the challenges he faces within the industry.
Living in a dilapidated zinc house with holes all around, he revealed his story in an interview with @skibocomedy7.
Despite being promised adequate payment for his work, he often receives only a fraction of what he is owed.
“You will be called for a job of N10k, but when you are done you will be given N1k and told that the remaining will be paid into your account but you will see nothing. That was why I gave up on doing such jobs,” he said.
The actor also expressed the poor working conditions he faces on set.
“You will do a standard that will be uploaded on YouTube for someone, this person will still get millions when the job is uploaded on YouTube but he will not even pay for your feeding. I will still buy food with the money I borrowed to go for the job,” he said.
The struggling actor is seeking help from anyone willing to change his situation.
@AMARACHUKWU said: “This is exactly what is happening in Nollywood, I use to be a makeup artist omo na run I run oo.”
@Chinemere Onuwa said: “This Man needs shelter- 2 rooms fundraising project would be amazing. Una still need to create social media for him and let’s start.”
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