Following a series of backlashes received online, stunning Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has clarified her recent statement about Yoruba actors.
The actress stated that bloggers changed the statements she made during a new chat with Channels Television to drive traffic to their platforms.
Adunni Ade, upon clarifying that most filmmakers in the Yoruba and English sectors pay actors lesser than they deserve, she tendered a reserved apology to all parties, which might have been affected by the error.
“I have seen and read tons of silly blogs who have changed my words to suit their page and give them reads and clicks,” she shared.
“Out of 13 possible questions asked 1 was singled out. ‘Can you build a good credit number with the way Nollywood is structured, and what they do better to make sure actors and earn better?’ This is the question asked! My response was if greed is taken away, a lot will be better. Do not call a talent who will work tirelessly to deliver and thanks for coming would be given or no money at all.
“It is unfair. Some do not have the voice to respond or speak up. This is me speaking in general for both English and Yoruba Nollywood as interviewers always ask me questions pertaining to both spectrums since I work in both. That a lot of Yoruba talents and English talents do not earn enough.
Apologetic Adunni wrote; “I am aware my name has been tabled this morning and some feel I shouldn’t be featured in the Yoruba film industry. If you feel me speaking up for “others” was wrong, I apologize. If you feel speaking up for Actors (as I am one) was wrong, I apologize. If you feel speaking up to Filmmakers (as I am one) was wrong, I apologize.
“When we earn what we deserve, a lot would be cut out I.e asking public for funds, etc. it brings so much hurt to my heart hence my response. This wasn’t me shaming Yoruba Industry.
“Yoruba Nollywood, I come in peace! I meant well but if my speaking up has turned into something gruesome. I apologize.”
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