Actor Eso Dike has revealed that it took him more than seven years to earn his first one million naira from acting.
He shared the experience during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, where he reflected on his early years in the industry and the slow financial growth that came with it.
“It took me more than 7 years to make my first 1 million Naira bulk as an actor.
“Like before I got one million naira, I mean one million naira, my brother it wasn’t too long again. But again, I am not a protrayer of suffering. So even if I’m suffering, you won’t know. But before I got one million naira bulk, it took some time. Probably eight or seven years.”
Eso Dike, whose full name is Okolocha Dike, is a Nigerian actor and lawyer. He studied law at the University of Benin and attended the Nigerian Law School before moving fully into the entertainment industry.
He began his acting career in television, with appearances on series such as Tinsel, before gaining wider attention for roles in The Smart Money Woman, Game On and Ricordi. In recent years, he has featured in several Nollywood films that performed well at the box office.
Dike’s remarks highlight the long and often difficult journey many actors face before achieving financial stability in the industry.
