Nkechi Blessing Opens Up on Why She Took Break From Nollywood: ”Man Paid Me N1m Every Week”
- Nollywood star Nkechi Blessing stated that a mystery benefactor paid her a whopping N1 million weekly
- The actress admitted she was once underrated because people focused on her physique, not her talent
- The actress also reflected on her suspension from TAMPAN and how it shaped her career comeback
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has revealed why she temporarily stepped away from the Nigerian movie industry at the height of her career.
In a chat on the Curiosity Made Me Ask podcast, the actress said her initial break was to explore other ventures outside acting—but the pause unexpectedly got extended. And the reason is jaw-dropping.
According to Nkechi, she met a mysterious benefactor who made her rethink the grind of film sets.
Source: Instagram
She stated:
“I took a break from acting to pursue other things. Having someone who placed me on a weekly salary was also part of the reason I stepped back. Guess what, I might not even earn N1 million from a movie. So imagine meeting someone who puts you on a N1 million weekly salary. Anytime I told him I had to go on set, he would ask how much I’d be paid and then send me more than that.”
The actress didn’t disclose the identity of the generous man, but the revelation has left many people speechless online.
The screen star also used the opportunity to reflect on how she’s been perceived in Nollywood. She admitted that early in her career, people focused more on her curves than her acting skills.
She confessed:
“I’m a good actress, but I’m being underrated. I think it’s because when I started acting, I was only showing off my endowment, so a lot of people didn’t pay attention to my talent. That’s my fault, and I’m trying to change that.”
Nkechi’s candid revelation comes months after the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) lifted her three-year suspension.
The disciplinary action was taken in 2021 after a public spat with actor Kehinde Adams (Lege Miami) over the arrest and eventual conviction of actor Baba Ijesha for sexually assaulting a minor.
Nkechi’s outspoken criticism of TAMPAN during the saga led to the lengthy ban.
The actress said the suspension, which was lifted in October 2024, taught her tough lessons about the industry and her place in it.
See the interview here:
Fans react to Nkechi Blessing's interview
Legit.ng compiled reactions of netizens below
@ifeesco:
"Let say for a month that’s 4m. X 12 months that’s 48m. Let say she went for 3yrs break that’s 144m… omo na lamba no anonymous fit put you on a 144m payroll without sniffing ya pant."
@Kenneth080640:
"U are not working because u love de work. U are just working for de sake of earning a leaving. Too bad. U can never compare the benefits u will get from ur acting with 1m."
@BigKlaus11:
"Lol fit be true l, one guy I sabi the pay him babe 200k say make the babe no work. Omo Mumu people still many sha"
@_icequeen01:
"Nah the “Anonymous” dey fishy but placing her on that is high likely true, wetin she carry for back no be small."
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Reactions as Nkechi Blessing meets Ooni
Legit.ng earlier reported that Nkechi Blessing expressed excitement as she met with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
Over the weekend, the curvy actress posted a video on Instagram of herself and the Ooni attending celebrity designer Seyi Vodi's 50th birthday party.
Nkechi wrote in her post that hanging out with him was always a delight. She referred to him as her daddy and expressed her pleasure at seeing him after a long absence.
Source: Legit.ng
