Why are actors in the multi-billion dollar Nollywood struggling in their old age?
Nollywood is Africa's largest film industry- it makes over 2,500 films every year and is enjoyed by millions on the continent and around the world
Nollywood is Africa鈥檚 biggest film industry.
Many will associate it with lots of drama, addictive story-telling, the glitz and glamour of the red carpet. But a story that鈥檚 increasingly being told now is of financial hardship.
John Okafor, who was also known as Mr Ibu, died a few weeks ago, last year he posted a video on Instagram asking his fans for help with his medical bills. And he isn鈥檛 alone, many other household names in Nigeria have posted videos on social media asking for financial support as they struggle with the challenges of being older actors.
So why鈥檚 this happening in a multi-billion dollar movie industry?
In today鈥檚 Africa Daily, Alan Kasujja speaks to the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas.
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