The notion that actors receive fair pay for their parts in movies has been disproven by well-known Yoruba actor Adewale Alebiosu.
His comment came in reaction to an Instagram video posted by actress Jaiye Kuti, in which she criticized the practice of seasoned actresses beseeching fans for money.
Older colleagues were accused of neglecting to make plans for the future when they were much younger by Kuti, who advised them not to damage the reputation of the Yoruba cinema industry.
Reacting to the actress in a viral online video, Alebiosu called the accusation “misplaced,” claiming that actors are sometimes underpaid.
He backed up his claim with personal experience.
“I was paid just N3,000 for 11 scenes. I boarded a bus and cried uncontrollably till I arrived home,” he recounted.
Only a few days remained till Christmas, and although he had anticipated using the role’s pay to support his family, things had worked out differently for him.
