Nollywood actress Scarlet Gomez has criticised alleged exploitation in the Nigerian film industry. She recently had her say via a lengthy post shared on her Instagram page, and fans have been reacting.
Accusing some producers of subjecting actors and crew members to poor working conditions, unfair pay and inadequate welfare, Scarlet lamented the challenges faced by creatives behind the film industry’s glamour.
She added that creatives who complain about poor working conditions even risk losing future opportunities.
His words, “Behind the glamour of Nollywood is a reality many ppl never see; actors, directors & crew work tirelessly from morning till midnight (sometimes even till 6 a.m.) only to be expected back by 10/11 a.m. to continue like they haven’t worked all night, barely getting any sleep.
And the moment you complain, you hear ‘I won’t call you for my next job’. So people keep quiet. Ask for fair pay, rest or basic welfare, and suddenly you’re a diva, difficult or unprofessional.
To every creative out there! pls stop throwing ppl under the bus for speaking up. Stop undercutting one another. Stop normalising exploitation. Stand together and demand better.
My opinion. Every masterpiece has its price, but no work of art should demand that its creators become the sacrifice.”
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