Omotola: Why I was banned from Nollywood
By Adeniyi Adewoyin Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up on the circumstances that led to her alleged ban from the movie industry years ago, alongside some of her
By Adeniyi Adewoyin
Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has opened up on the circumstances that led to her alleged ban from the movie industry years ago, alongside some of her colleagues.
The actress said she, alongside Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke, Stella Damasus, Richard Mofe-Damijo and Nkem Owoh, were sidelined by marketers after pushing for improved standards in the industry.
Omotola made this known during a recent interview while promoting her new movie, ‘Mother’s Love,’ noting that their stance for better structure and professionalism was resisted at the time.
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“They said we were too troublesome because we were trying to better the industry. They said we were bad influences because we were pushing for standards,” she said.
She added that although a reconciliation meeting was later convened, she chose not to attend.
“They called for a reconciliation meeting, and I refused to go,” she said.
Speaking further, the actress addressed her relationship with Genevieve, clarifying that while they are on good terms, they are not particularly close.
“People don’t need to be best friends, but we talk,” she said.
