Veteran Nollywood actress, Moji Afolayan, has finally broken her silence on why she suddenly disappeared from screens for over a decade, revealing she was blacklisted by film marketers after refusing their sexual advances.
The 57-year-old screen goddess, whose prolonged absence had left fans concerned about her well-being and whereabouts, made these revelations during a recent interview on Oyinmomo TV.
"Before now, marketers used to give producers money to work. But because I refused their sexual advances, they held a meeting among themselves and agreed not to call me for work," Afolayan disclosed.
The actress, who is married to fellow actor Ojopagogo, also made startling allegations about the industry, claiming many married actresses exchange sexual favors for movie roles.
"I did not sleep with any of them because I can't trade my body for films. It's my principle. I know they will watch this interview. Many of those doing it will go with their husbands and have them wait outside while they go inside to meet marketers. I'm exposing their secrets now," she stated.
Afolayan acknowledged that her stance affected both her income and fame but emphasized that she values her dignity above all else. "Marketers made them stars. Their posters were all around. But I thank God that I stood with my dignity. That is what I am enjoying today. They denied me movie roles because I didn't offer myself for sex. Although it affected my income and fame, but I cherish my body more than every other thing. Even my husband knows," she added.
The veteran actress expressed satisfaction that the industry has evolved with social media platforms now providing alternative distribution channels. "They now know how it feels because they have made us social media friendly. We now pushed our movies on YouTube without any marketers," she concluded.
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