Moji Afolayan Spills on Producers Sleeping with Actresses for Roles: “They Blacklisted Me”
- Actress Moji Afolayan has shared how she lost roles for refusing to sleep with some movie producers
- The sister of filmmaker Kunle Afoloyan made the claims in a recent television interview that has now gone viral
- The popular actress further warned up-and-coming talents to reject sex-for-roles advances
- An entertainment enthusiast, Timi Soneye, called for reform after Moji Afolayan's revelation
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Veteran Nollywood actress, Moji Afolayan, has drawn attention to a disturbing trend in the Nigerian film industry, the rampant culture of sex-for-roles.
In an interview with Ojumomo TV, the beautiful actress, who is the sister of acclaimed filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, disclosed how she was tactically denied movie roles for refusing to compromise her body.
According to the actress, some powerful figures in the industry ganged up to blacklist her because she rejected their illicit advances.
Source: Instagram
Afolayan warned:
“Actresses, don't give yourselves to any movie producer, director, or even production manager. It will tell in the future. Because I did not warm the beds of these producers, it affected my career. They will agree amongst themselves that I must not be given roles.”
She didn’t mince words when she called out those involved, stating that they know themselves, and some even go as far as knowing the husbands of the actresses they harass.
She added:
“These culprits will tell me, ‘Is it only your husband?’ and I will tell them to just be on their own. Thank goodness I did not give in. Now, these guys will list all those they have slept with like trophies.”
See the interview here:
Netizens react to Moji Afolayan's exposé
Moji’s stance was applauded by netizens. They described her as courageous, especially given that she refused to remain silent despite the career setbacks she faced.
@naijafeminist wrote:
"Finally, someone with guts in this industry. Moji Afolayan deserves massive respect for this"
@MoviesNigeriaHub shared:
"These predators need to be named and shamed! Nollywood needs a cleanup from top to bottom"
@baba_tee1 stated:
"This story no be new, but at least we’re hearing it from respected veterans now. E get why."
@tomiwa_dreams wrote
" She stood her ground and now she’s exposing them? We need more women like Moji in Nollywood"
@AdaVibes01 shared:
"This is so heartbreaking! And some people still wonder why many talented actresses vanish from the screen."
@BabaNoRegret noted:
"She talk truth! Nollywood get dark secrets wey many no go believe. Respect to Moji for speaking up"
@IamRealPeppy stated:
"It’s the boldness for me! She no only stand by her values, she still get the courage to expose them!"
Source: Instagram
Moji Afolayan's story draws reform calls
An entertainment enthusiast, Timi Soneye, called for reform after Moji Afolayan's revelation.
He stated:
As a passionate follower of Nollywood, Moji Afolayan’s revelation is heartbreaking. The fact that such a seasoned talent was sidelined for standing her ground exposes a toxic culture that still persists in the industry. Her courage to speak out should spark serious reform, talent, not body politics, should determine who gets cast
Jide Kosoko speaks on sex-for-role epidemic
Legit.ng earlier reported that actor Jide Kosoko spoke about the sex-for-roles epidemic in the movie-making industry. The film star was the latest guest on the Honest Bunch Podcast when he shared his hot take on the controversial topic.
According to Jide Kosoko, if a producer wants an actress to warm his bed for a role and she refuses, she can go because nobody can force her.
He, however, added that if the person wants the role, by all means, that means she is ready to dance to his tune.
Source: Legit.ng
