Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has opened up on why she does not live as lavishly as some of her colleagues, attributing it to the harsh financial realities of Nigeria’s film industry.
Speaking during a recent interview, the respected actress dismissed the popular belief that acting alone is enough to make many actresses wealthy.
According to her, payments from movie platforms such as Africa Magic and similar outlets are often not sufficient to sustain extravagant lifestyles.
“We hear stories of some actresses who do things with politicians for money. So when people ask me why I am not rich like the others, I tell them to go ask them what other jobs they do,” Akintola said.
She further stressed that those familiar with the industry understand how modest movie earnings can be, adding, “Because we know how much Africa Magic and other platforms pay for a movie.”
Akintola, who has spent decades building a solid career in Nollywood, noted that the public often misunderstands the true sources of wealth within the entertainment industry.
She explained that many of the flashy lifestyles displayed on social media cannot realistically be sustained by acting fees alone.
