Actors like Aminatu Papapa, Alapini Osa, and Lalude have now distanced themselves from the Tinubu administration\u2014each for personal, financial, and emotional reasons.<\/p>\n
Why Did Nollywood Support Tinubu?<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe initial endorsements were not unusual. In Nigerian politics, entertainers are often recruited to sway public sentiment.<\/p>\n
But this was different. These were veteran Yoruba actors, not online influencers.<\/p>\n
Many were not paid, and supported Tinubu out of ethnic and regional loyalty.<\/p>\n
Their audiences were rural, working-class Nigerians\u2014those hit hardest by subsidy and currency reforms.<\/p>\n
Their presence in the campaign lent credibility, especially in Southwest communities where Nollywood elders are deeply respected.<\/p>\n
Who Are the Faces of Regret?<\/strong><\/h4>\nSeveral actors who once campaigned hard for Tinubu have now made U-turns. The most vocal include:<\/p>\n
1. Aminatu Papapa (Bukky Raji)<\/strong><\/h5>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/1751292832927.jpg\")
Aminatu Papapa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Actress and market trader<\/li>\n
- Campaigned passionately for Tinubu in 2023<\/li>\n
- Her rice business collapsed as food prices surged<\/li>\n
- Publicly recanted her support in 2024<\/li>\n
- Stated she was never paid but supported him in good faith<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. Alapini Osa (Ganiu Nafiu)<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/1751292845218.jpg\")
Alapini Osa (Ganiu Nafiu)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Suspended film projects to campaign for Tinubu<\/li>\n
- Felt used and abandoned after victory<\/li>\n
- Criticized the president\u2019s son, Seyi Tinubu, for ignoring Southwest in youth programs<\/li>\n
- Said campaigners were ignored post-election<\/li>\n
- Faced online trolling after expressing regret<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3. Lalude (Fatai Adetayo)<\/strong><\/h5>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/1751292854848.jpg\")
Lalude (Fatai Adetayo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Participated in Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu campaigns<\/li>\n
- Expected post-election support (car, funds)\u2014none came<\/li>\n
- Claimed campaign leaders disappeared after victory<\/li>\n
- Publicly voiced disillusionment in 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These actors reflect a broader undercurrent of cultural frustration and political disillusionment.<\/p>\n
OTHERS WHO HINTED REGRET<\/strong><\/h4>\nLege Miami<\/strong><\/h5>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/1751292878188.jpg\")
Lege Miami<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Known for supporting APC pre-election.<\/li>\n
- Post-election, made mixed remarks about economic conditions.<\/li>\n
- No formal apology, but social media behavior reflects discomfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Olaiya Igwe (Ebun Oloyede)<\/strong><\/h5>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/1751292896018.jpg\")
Olaiya Igwe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nRegret Type<\/strong>: Apology for a specific campaign act<\/p>\nDetails<\/strong>: After going unclad on a beach in 2023 to pray for Tinubu, he posted a video apology\u2014admitting it was a divine revelation but expressing regret for how he did it.<\/p>\nClarification<\/strong>: Though he said he wouldn’t regret campaigning again, he did apologize for the nudity itself.<\/p>\nThe Silence of Other Celebrities<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhile some veterans spoke up, younger celebrities have remained mostly quiet\u2014or even doubled down in support.<\/p>\n
Still supportive or silent:<\/p>\n
Toyin Abraham<\/strong><\/h5>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/1751293575687.jpg\")
Toyin Abraham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Openly endorsed Tinubu in 2023<\/li>\n
- Faced massive backlash online<\/li>\n
- Has since turned off accounts comments section and avoided political remarks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Eniola Badmus<\/strong><\/h5>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/1751293589525.jpg\")
Eniola Badmus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Allegedly part of Tinubu\u2019s campaign media team<\/li>\n
- Refuses to publicly express regret<\/li>\n
- Faces regular trolling and public jeering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Seyi Law<\/strong><\/h5>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/1751293601343.jpg\")
Seyi Law<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Strong Tinubu advocate<\/li>\n
- Said he would \u201cvote him again\u201d<\/li>\n
- Endured ridicule but hasn\u2019t reversed stance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These celebrities likely enjoy:<\/p>\n
\n- Better financial security<\/li>\n
- Political proximity<\/li>\n
- Corporate endorsements to shield from fallout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In contrast, the older actors face daily hardship without institutional support.<\/p>\n
Public Reaction: A Reversal of Sympathy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Once loved, the actors who endorsed Tinubu became targets of ridicule after the economy worsened.<\/li>\n
- Many Nigerians expressed anger, saying these actors \u201csold out.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Their public apologies sparked mixed reactions\u2014some forgiveness, some mockery.<\/li>\n
- Social media users reminded them of how their endorsements helped sway the poor.<\/li>\n
- Others said regret was \u201ctoo late\u201d and accused them of hypocrisy.<\/li>\n
- For actors who built careers on cultural credibility, this backlash cut deep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cultural Loyalty, Political Abandonment<\/strong><\/h4>\nIn Yoruba culture, public loyalty carries moral weight. Endorsing a political figure is seen not just as a personal decision but a communal responsibility.<\/p>\n
Veteran actors expected:<\/p>\n
\n- Recognition<\/li>\n
- Cultural ambassador roles<\/li>\n
- Artistic or social investment in Yoruba cinema<\/li>\n
- At minimum, gratitude<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What they allegedly received instead:<\/p>\n
\n- Silence from Tinubu\u2019s government<\/li>\n
- No direct appointments or grants<\/li>\n
- Neglect by campaign mobilizers like MC Oluomo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This emotional rupture\u2014between loyalty offered and abandonment received\u2014is part of what fuels their regret.<\/p>\n
Consequences Within Nollywood<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe fallout has affected more than reputations\u2014it has deepened industry divides.<\/p>\n
Veteran actors are distancing themselves from state actors<\/p>\n
Some are pushing for independence from political affiliations<\/p>\n
There is growing distrust in celebrity-political alliances<\/p>\n
Newer actors are wary of public endorsements going into 2027<\/p>\n
For some, the experience has become a turning point.<\/p>\n
The Economic Policies That Sparked Regret<\/strong><\/h4>\nTheir regrets didn\u2019t emerge in a vacuum. Tinubu\u2019s administration introduced drastic reforms, including:<\/p>\n
Fuel subsidy removal<\/strong><\/h5>\nPetrol price jumped from \u20a6185\/L to over \u20a6650\/L<\/p>\n
Increased transportation and production costs<\/p>\n
Naira floating policy<\/strong><\/h5>\nExchange rate plunged from \u20a6450\/$ to \u20a61,500\/$<\/p>\n
Import-dependent businesses collapsed<\/p>\n
Food price inflation<\/strong><\/h5>\nBag of rice rose from \u20a625k\u2013\u20a630k to over \u20a6120k in some areas<\/p>\n
Actors who relied on trading or small business were affected<\/p>\n
Electricity tariff hikes<\/strong><\/h5>\nHome and production studio bills doubled<\/p>\n
Industry production slowed down<\/p>\n
For aging Nollywood actors with no major endorsement deals or steady incomes, these shocks were devastating.<\/p>\n
What This Means for 2027 Elections<\/strong><\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/06\/1751125753563.jpg\")
Bola Tinubu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe political regrets of Nollywood elders have important implications for the next cycle.<\/p>\n
Key projections:<\/p>\n
\n- Fewer entertainers will endorse candidates without formal contracts<\/li>\n
- The public will scrutinize endorsements more aggressively<\/li>\n
- Tribal loyalty may no longer override economic realities<\/li>\n
- Candidates may turn to grassroots or policy campaigns over celebrity influence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Even within the Southwest, where Tinubu enjoyed overwhelming support, entertainers may face skepticism if they return to the campaign trail.<\/p>\n
Final Reflection: When Endorsement Meets Consequence<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe story of Nollywood actors and Tinubu\u2019s presidency is no longer just about who supported whom. It has become a wider meditation on power, trust, and what happens when cultural loyalty collides with political abandonment.<\/p>\n
For veterans like Lalude and Alapini, the past year has offered painful clarity: in Nigerian politics, loyalty is cheap and memory is short. What remains is a wounded class of cultural icons grappling with public ridicule, economic hardship, and broken expectations.<\/p>\n
Their regret is more than personal\u2014it is national.<\/p>\n
And in that, they now speak for millions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Several actors who once campaigned hard for Tinubu have now made U-turns. The most vocal include:<\/p>\n
1. Aminatu Papapa (Bukky Raji)<\/strong><\/h5>\nAminatu Papapa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Actress and market trader<\/li>\n
- Campaigned passionately for Tinubu in 2023<\/li>\n
- Her rice business collapsed as food prices surged<\/li>\n
- Publicly recanted her support in 2024<\/li>\n
- Stated she was never paid but supported him in good faith<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. Alapini Osa (Ganiu Nafiu)<\/strong><\/h4>\nAlapini Osa (Ganiu Nafiu)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Suspended film projects to campaign for Tinubu<\/li>\n
- Felt used and abandoned after victory<\/li>\n
- Criticized the president\u2019s son, Seyi Tinubu, for ignoring Southwest in youth programs<\/li>\n
- Said campaigners were ignored post-election<\/li>\n
- Faced online trolling after expressing regret<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3. Lalude (Fatai Adetayo)<\/strong><\/h5>\nLalude (Fatai Adetayo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Participated in Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu campaigns<\/li>\n
- Expected post-election support (car, funds)\u2014none came<\/li>\n
- Claimed campaign leaders disappeared after victory<\/li>\n
- Publicly voiced disillusionment in 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These actors reflect a broader undercurrent of cultural frustration and political disillusionment.<\/p>\n
OTHERS WHO HINTED REGRET<\/strong><\/h4>\nLege Miami<\/strong><\/h5>\nLege Miami<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Known for supporting APC pre-election.<\/li>\n
- Post-election, made mixed remarks about economic conditions.<\/li>\n
- No formal apology, but social media behavior reflects discomfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Olaiya Igwe (Ebun Oloyede)<\/strong><\/h5>\nOlaiya Igwe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nRegret Type<\/strong>: Apology for a specific campaign act<\/p>\nDetails<\/strong>: After going unclad on a beach in 2023 to pray for Tinubu, he posted a video apology\u2014admitting it was a divine revelation but expressing regret for how he did it.<\/p>\nClarification<\/strong>: Though he said he wouldn’t regret campaigning again, he did apologize for the nudity itself.<\/p>\nThe Silence of Other Celebrities<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhile some veterans spoke up, younger celebrities have remained mostly quiet\u2014or even doubled down in support.<\/p>\n
Still supportive or silent:<\/p>\n
Toyin Abraham<\/strong><\/h5>\nToyin Abraham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Openly endorsed Tinubu in 2023<\/li>\n
- Faced massive backlash online<\/li>\n
- Has since turned off accounts comments section and avoided political remarks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Eniola Badmus<\/strong><\/h5>\nEniola Badmus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Allegedly part of Tinubu\u2019s campaign media team<\/li>\n
- Refuses to publicly express regret<\/li>\n
- Faces regular trolling and public jeering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Seyi Law<\/strong><\/h5>\nSeyi Law<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n- Strong Tinubu advocate<\/li>\n
- Said he would \u201cvote him again\u201d<\/li>\n
- Endured ridicule but hasn\u2019t reversed stance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These celebrities likely enjoy:<\/p>\n
\n- Better financial security<\/li>\n
- Political proximity<\/li>\n
- Corporate endorsements to shield from fallout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In contrast, the older actors face daily hardship without institutional support.<\/p>\n
Public Reaction: A Reversal of Sympathy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Once loved, the actors who endorsed Tinubu became targets of ridicule after the economy worsened.<\/li>\n
- Many Nigerians expressed anger, saying these actors \u201csold out.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Their public apologies sparked mixed reactions\u2014some forgiveness, some mockery.<\/li>\n
- Social media users reminded them of how their endorsements helped sway the poor.<\/li>\n
- Others said regret was \u201ctoo late\u201d and accused them of hypocrisy.<\/li>\n
- For actors who built careers on cultural credibility, this backlash cut deep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cultural Loyalty, Political Abandonment<\/strong><\/h4>\nIn Yoruba culture, public loyalty carries moral weight. Endorsing a political figure is seen not just as a personal decision but a communal responsibility.<\/p>\n
Veteran actors expected:<\/p>\n
\n- Recognition<\/li>\n
- Cultural ambassador roles<\/li>\n
- Artistic or social investment in Yoruba cinema<\/li>\n
- At minimum, gratitude<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What they allegedly received instead:<\/p>\n
\n- Silence from Tinubu\u2019s government<\/li>\n
- No direct appointments or grants<\/li>\n
- Neglect by campaign mobilizers like MC Oluomo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This emotional rupture\u2014between loyalty offered and abandonment received\u2014is part of what fuels their regret.<\/p>\n
Consequences Within Nollywood<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe fallout has affected more than reputations\u2014it has deepened industry divides.<\/p>\n
Veteran actors are distancing themselves from state actors<\/p>\n
Some are pushing for independence from political affiliations<\/p>\n
There is growing distrust in celebrity-political alliances<\/p>\n
Newer actors are wary of public endorsements going into 2027<\/p>\n
For some, the experience has become a turning point.<\/p>\n
The Economic Policies That Sparked Regret<\/strong><\/h4>\nTheir regrets didn\u2019t emerge in a vacuum. Tinubu\u2019s administration introduced drastic reforms, including:<\/p>\n
Fuel subsidy removal<\/strong><\/h5>\nPetrol price jumped from \u20a6185\/L to over \u20a6650\/L<\/p>\n
Increased transportation and production costs<\/p>\n
Naira floating policy<\/strong><\/h5>\nExchange rate plunged from \u20a6450\/$ to \u20a61,500\/$<\/p>\n
Import-dependent businesses collapsed<\/p>\n
Food price inflation<\/strong><\/h5>\nBag of rice rose from \u20a625k\u2013\u20a630k to over \u20a6120k in some areas<\/p>\n
Actors who relied on trading or small business were affected<\/p>\n
Electricity tariff hikes<\/strong><\/h5>\nHome and production studio bills doubled<\/p>\n
Industry production slowed down<\/p>\n
For aging Nollywood actors with no major endorsement deals or steady incomes, these shocks were devastating.<\/p>\n
What This Means for 2027 Elections<\/strong><\/h4>\nBola Tinubu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe political regrets of Nollywood elders have important implications for the next cycle.<\/p>\n
Key projections:<\/p>\n
\n- Fewer entertainers will endorse candidates without formal contracts<\/li>\n
- The public will scrutinize endorsements more aggressively<\/li>\n
- Tribal loyalty may no longer override economic realities<\/li>\n
- Candidates may turn to grassroots or policy campaigns over celebrity influence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Even within the Southwest, where Tinubu enjoyed overwhelming support, entertainers may face skepticism if they return to the campaign trail.<\/p>\n
Final Reflection: When Endorsement Meets Consequence<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe story of Nollywood actors and Tinubu\u2019s presidency is no longer just about who supported whom. It has become a wider meditation on power, trust, and what happens when cultural loyalty collides with political abandonment.<\/p>\n
For veterans like Lalude and Alapini, the past year has offered painful clarity: in Nigerian politics, loyalty is cheap and memory is short. What remains is a wounded class of cultural icons grappling with public ridicule, economic hardship, and broken expectations.<\/p>\n
Their regret is more than personal\u2014it is national.<\/p>\n
And in that, they now speak for millions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Actress and market trader<\/li>\n
- Campaigned passionately for Tinubu in 2023<\/li>\n
- Her rice business collapsed as food prices surged<\/li>\n
- Publicly recanted her support in 2024<\/li>\n
- Stated she was never paid but supported him in good faith<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. Alapini Osa (Ganiu Nafiu)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Alapini Osa (Ganiu Nafiu)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Suspended film projects to campaign for Tinubu<\/li>\n
- Felt used and abandoned after victory<\/li>\n
- Criticized the president\u2019s son, Seyi Tinubu, for ignoring Southwest in youth programs<\/li>\n
- Said campaigners were ignored post-election<\/li>\n
- Faced online trolling after expressing regret<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3. Lalude (Fatai Adetayo)<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Lalude (Fatai Adetayo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Participated in Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu campaigns<\/li>\n
- Expected post-election support (car, funds)\u2014none came<\/li>\n
- Claimed campaign leaders disappeared after victory<\/li>\n
- Publicly voiced disillusionment in 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These actors reflect a broader undercurrent of cultural frustration and political disillusionment.<\/p>\n
OTHERS WHO HINTED REGRET<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Lege Miami<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Lege Miami<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Known for supporting APC pre-election.<\/li>\n
- Post-election, made mixed remarks about economic conditions.<\/li>\n
- No formal apology, but social media behavior reflects discomfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Olaiya Igwe (Ebun Oloyede)<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Olaiya Igwe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Regret Type<\/strong>: Apology for a specific campaign act<\/p>\n
Details<\/strong>: After going unclad on a beach in 2023 to pray for Tinubu, he posted a video apology\u2014admitting it was a divine revelation but expressing regret for how he did it.<\/p>\n
Clarification<\/strong>: Though he said he wouldn’t regret campaigning again, he did apologize for the nudity itself.<\/p>\n
The Silence of Other Celebrities<\/strong><\/h4>\n
While some veterans spoke up, younger celebrities have remained mostly quiet\u2014or even doubled down in support.<\/p>\n
Still supportive or silent:<\/p>\n
Toyin Abraham<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Toyin Abraham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Openly endorsed Tinubu in 2023<\/li>\n
- Faced massive backlash online<\/li>\n
- Has since turned off accounts comments section and avoided political remarks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Eniola Badmus<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Eniola Badmus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Allegedly part of Tinubu\u2019s campaign media team<\/li>\n
- Refuses to publicly express regret<\/li>\n
- Faces regular trolling and public jeering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Seyi Law<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Seyi Law<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n - \n
- Strong Tinubu advocate<\/li>\n
- Said he would \u201cvote him again\u201d<\/li>\n
- Endured ridicule but hasn\u2019t reversed stance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These celebrities likely enjoy:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Better financial security<\/li>\n
- Political proximity<\/li>\n
- Corporate endorsements to shield from fallout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In contrast, the older actors face daily hardship without institutional support.<\/p>\n
Public Reaction: A Reversal of Sympathy<\/strong><\/h4>\n
- \n
- Once loved, the actors who endorsed Tinubu became targets of ridicule after the economy worsened.<\/li>\n
- Many Nigerians expressed anger, saying these actors \u201csold out.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Their public apologies sparked mixed reactions\u2014some forgiveness, some mockery.<\/li>\n
- Social media users reminded them of how their endorsements helped sway the poor.<\/li>\n
- Others said regret was \u201ctoo late\u201d and accused them of hypocrisy.<\/li>\n
- For actors who built careers on cultural credibility, this backlash cut deep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cultural Loyalty, Political Abandonment<\/strong><\/h4>\n
In Yoruba culture, public loyalty carries moral weight. Endorsing a political figure is seen not just as a personal decision but a communal responsibility.<\/p>\n
Veteran actors expected:<\/p>\n
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- Recognition<\/li>\n
- Cultural ambassador roles<\/li>\n
- Artistic or social investment in Yoruba cinema<\/li>\n
- At minimum, gratitude<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What they allegedly received instead:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Silence from Tinubu\u2019s government<\/li>\n
- No direct appointments or grants<\/li>\n
- Neglect by campaign mobilizers like MC Oluomo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This emotional rupture\u2014between loyalty offered and abandonment received\u2014is part of what fuels their regret.<\/p>\n
Consequences Within Nollywood<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The fallout has affected more than reputations\u2014it has deepened industry divides.<\/p>\n
Veteran actors are distancing themselves from state actors<\/p>\n
Some are pushing for independence from political affiliations<\/p>\n
There is growing distrust in celebrity-political alliances<\/p>\n
Newer actors are wary of public endorsements going into 2027<\/p>\n
For some, the experience has become a turning point.<\/p>\n
The Economic Policies That Sparked Regret<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Their regrets didn\u2019t emerge in a vacuum. Tinubu\u2019s administration introduced drastic reforms, including:<\/p>\n
Fuel subsidy removal<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Petrol price jumped from \u20a6185\/L to over \u20a6650\/L<\/p>\n
Increased transportation and production costs<\/p>\n
Naira floating policy<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Exchange rate plunged from \u20a6450\/$ to \u20a61,500\/$<\/p>\n
Import-dependent businesses collapsed<\/p>\n
Food price inflation<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Bag of rice rose from \u20a625k\u2013\u20a630k to over \u20a6120k in some areas<\/p>\n
Actors who relied on trading or small business were affected<\/p>\n
Electricity tariff hikes<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Home and production studio bills doubled<\/p>\n
Industry production slowed down<\/p>\n
For aging Nollywood actors with no major endorsement deals or steady incomes, these shocks were devastating.<\/p>\n
What This Means for 2027 Elections<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Bola Tinubu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The political regrets of Nollywood elders have important implications for the next cycle.<\/p>\n
Key projections:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Fewer entertainers will endorse candidates without formal contracts<\/li>\n
- The public will scrutinize endorsements more aggressively<\/li>\n
- Tribal loyalty may no longer override economic realities<\/li>\n
- Candidates may turn to grassroots or policy campaigns over celebrity influence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Even within the Southwest, where Tinubu enjoyed overwhelming support, entertainers may face skepticism if they return to the campaign trail.<\/p>\n
Final Reflection: When Endorsement Meets Consequence<\/strong><\/h4>\n
The story of Nollywood actors and Tinubu\u2019s presidency is no longer just about who supported whom. It has become a wider meditation on power, trust, and what happens when cultural loyalty collides with political abandonment.<\/p>\n
For veterans like Lalude and Alapini, the past year has offered painful clarity: in Nigerian politics, loyalty is cheap and memory is short. What remains is a wounded class of cultural icons grappling with public ridicule, economic hardship, and broken expectations.<\/p>\n
Their regret is more than personal\u2014it is national.<\/p>\n
And in that, they now speak for millions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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