Nollywood actor and politician, Yul Edochie has given his thoughts to the recent viral videos and posts about the lack of genuine love in Nollywood and backstabbing that goes on behind the scenes.

 

 

In his reaction to the comment about the fake lifestyle surrounding Nollywood and the secret enmity amongst the actors, Yul Edochie Tweeted:

‘they say there’s no love in Nollywood. I laugh. Brethren there’s no love anywhere, not only in Nollywood. The world is tough, it’s a jungle out here. My advice: Don’t wait for anyone to love you, love yourself, help yourself. Work hard, pray & do what’s right in the sight of God’.

 

 

This statement follows the reaction of some Nollywood personalities after Kevin Ikeduba dropped a truth bomb on his Instagram account claiming that most of the actor in Nollywood led fake lives and there was no true love amongst them as opposed to what we the fans see on social media. Kevin who was later supported by Ayo Makun popularly known as AY the comedian claimed that even those you think are your friends in the movie industry are usually plotting your downfall in your absence.

 

 

Comedian AY, also shared his experience about when he joined the movie industry. He claimed that he faced a lot of irregularities in his bid to become a movie star and there was truly no love amongst the actors. AY wrote:

“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 condemn 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.”

 

 

In addition to this Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa and filmmaker Charles Novia, were against AY and Kevin’s claims, while adding that it was necessary for people in the movie industry to live a fake life so they could meet up to the expectations of their fans.

 

 

What are your thoughts on this? Should celebrities be allowed to live a fake life like Dayo Amusa and Charles Novia suggested, should they look out for only themselves like Yul Edochie suggested or should they be truthful and end the backstabbing like AY and Kevin Ikeduba suggested?

 

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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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