Nollywood is full of backbiters, AY Makun says

Comedian and moviemaker AY Makun has agreed with actor Kevin Ikeduba on the latter’s famous video where he called out Nollywood stars for living a fake life.

AY Makun wrote in a post on Instagram on Tuesday where he shared his opinion of the Nigerian movie industry, citing the prevalence of rivalry and jealousy.

“As a growing actor and a movie producer, NOLLYWOOD has exposed me to both the good, the bad and ugly.

“Barely few years in the industry, I have experienced all sorts from the stables of the high and mighty self-entitled ‘stakeholders’, to the very insecured individuals whose only claim to fame is an old testament fact of ‘We started this industry,'” the comedian wrote.

“Welcome to a backstabbing community where some pretend to love you in the open and condemn all your determination and efforts to succeed when you are not there.

“Welcome to an industry where enmity reigns supreme,” AY added.

 

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As a growing actor and a movie producer, NOLLYWOOD has exposed me to both the good, the bad and ugly.Barely few years in the industry, i have experienced all sorts from the stables of the high and mighty self entitled ‘stakeholders’, to the very insecured individuals whose only claim to fame is an old testament fact of “We started this industry”.The above post by @kevinikeduba, has given me the courage to further introduce you to our Nollywood. So welcome to an industry where rivalry and fakeness is fast becoming a legacy designed for posterity. Welcome to a backstabbing community where some pretend to love you in the open and condenm all your determination and efforts to succeed when you are not there. Welcome to an industry where enmity reigns supreme… Eg “If you are using her in the movie, then i can’t be on it”, or “i can’t be in your film and not play the lead role”. Welcome to an industry where some actors have more visible roles on Instagram and Red Carpets. Welcome to an industry where some would maintain a position that would make you keep to yourself rather than ask for a selfie. Welcome to an industry where some cannot use their platforms to help another colleague to promote his or her work(including the ones they are contracted for). Welcome to an industry where most families mainly depend on public support when one of our own falls sick. Welcome to an industry where some engages themselves daily on WhatsApp groups chatting about how others have no business making movies (even when they break their own records back to back). Moving the industry forward goes beyond seeking for the downfall of others, or basking in the euphoria of an old glory that has been taken over by trend and time. Above all, i still see Nollywood as a special place; a place filled with creative geniuses.Working together and supporting ourselves can only make greater arts happen to the diverse audiences we all set out to entertain.But at the end of each plastic characters that comes with movie productions, let’s find a way to share our real side. It’ll either scare away every fake person in our life or it will inspire them to finally let go of that mirage called “perfection”

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The 47-year-old advised Nollywood stars to let go of deceit and let the world know who they really are.

Nollywood stars have made a trade of throwing subtle and open shades at themselves recently.

Actress Iyabo Ojo bared her mind on what she described as prevailing gossip, envy, backstabbing and other ills in Nollywood in an Instagram post in November.

The 40-year-old explained that there was so much pretence going on amongst stars who claimed to be friends.

“We never truly support our own,” the actress wrote.

She added that her 20 years in the industry have taught her a number of things and how to act around people.