By Ejiofor Toochi
Uzor Arukwe, a Nollywood actor, recently expressed his dissatisfaction with the industry’s inadequate pay and lack of recognition for actors.
In a recent interview with Punch, Uzor Arukwe voiced his concerns about the insufficient payment that actors receive in the movie industry. He emphasized that the current payment structure is not satisfactory for their efforts.
He said, “I want us to do better, and I desire to see Nigerian actors enjoying the fruits of our labour. Our counterparts in Hollywood and some other countries enjoy back-end payments and royalties. Here, we are just stuck with our artistry.
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“Most times, the pay is not even as good as one would expect. I want us to get to a point where actors are truly celebrated. If you look at the music and comedy industries, you will realise that they are being well celebrated. However, actors and filmmakers seem to be in the back burner. I want actors to be well celebrated and better remunerated.”
Uzor has graced the screens in popular Nollywood films such as Sugar Rush, The Set Up, Blood Covenant, and more.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics, a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.
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“I had nothing to turn to”- Actor Joseph Benjamin speaks on why he drove cab in USA
In other news, popular Nollywood actor Joseph Benjamin has revealed the reason he drove a cab in the United States of America.
The TV host revealed this in a recent interview on The Teju BabyFace DeepDive Podcast.
Benjamin shared that upon relocating to USA in 2016, before he started connecting to the industry, he had to earn a living.
