Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has expressed frustration over her investments in film production, saying she has spent more than 80 million naira without seeing any return.
In a post on her verified Instagram page on Friday, she wrote that she has spent over 80 million naira producing movies since September but has not gotten even 1 million naira back.
She added that she is considering stepping back from production: “I no do again abeg make I go back to flying round d world. As una no gree watch film if the Movie is not over hyped, I don try the ones we were there for self no even fit help. I am done abeg!”
While Nkechi did not formally announce that she is quitting production, her message shows her growing frustration with the financial losses she has faced.
Colleagues and fans reacted online.
Actress Tonto Dikeh encouraged her, saying, “Give up? Who is permitting that sin? Not on my watch. What do we do? Post? Send it to your friends. We will share it everywhere. You are a helper and we will do the same for you effortlessly. We don’t accept defeat here. We don’t even condone it.”
Producer Eriata Ese also advised her: “Remember that good things don’t come easy. It may look like a waste now but in time to come you will remember today and say ‘I thought it wouldn’t work.’ Na who give up Fk up. Consistency is key, don’t forget.”
Nkechi Blessing has been in Nollywood for over a decade, gaining attention with her role in Omoge Lekki and acting in both English and Yoruba films. She has also spoken in the past about how career challenges and controversies affected her opportunities.
