Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has spoken candidly about why she does not live as extravagantly as some of her colleagues, attributing her stance to what she described as the tough financial realities of Nigeria’s film industry.
In a recent interview, Akintola dismissed the idea that acting alone can make many actresses wealthy, noting that payments from platforms such as Africa Magic and other movie distributors are often not enough to sustain a flamboyant lifestyle.
“We hear stories of some actresses who do things with politicians for money. So when people ask me why I am not rich like the others, I tell them to go and ask them what other jobs they do. Because we know how much Africa Magic and other platforms pay for a movie,” she said.
The actress, who has spent decades in Nollywood, added that the public often misunderstands the true sources of wealth in the entertainment industry.
She noted that many of the flashy lifestyles displayed on social media cannot be justified by acting fees alone, urging fans to have a more realistic understanding of how performers earn their income
