Why actors beg in difficulty - Patience Ozokwor on Nollywood financial struggles
Patience Ozokwor, aka Mama G, opened up about Nollywood financial struggles during an appearance on the podcast/show "Curiosity Made Me Ask", hosted by Isbae U. According to her, "The problem is that you see us begging because they don't give us royalties. We just work and toil so hard, and then that peanut, that money you gave us on board to come and shoot for you, is the only thing we get."
Ozokwor said many performers only receive a one-time payment for films they feature in, regardless of how often the movies continue to generate revenue. She compared the situation to that in more developed film industries, where actors continue to earn from their work long after production ends, and even after an actor's death, their families still live on that.
The lack of residual income has pushed many Nigerian actors to explore alternative platforms, particularly YouTube, where they can earn directly from their content. "Ozokwor said, "That's why everyone is running to YouTube."
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Patience Ozokwor, a popular Nollywood actress, has spoken out about the financial difficulties faced by many actors in the Nigerian film industry. She hints at a systemic issue - leaving one to wonder about the broader implications for the industry.
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