Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko has discussed his thoughts on intimacy in return for film roles.
He made the revelation in a recent interview on The Honest Bunch podcast, which was shared on Instagram on Sunday.
Jide Kosoko discussed how some prominent actresses entered the industry with the mindset that engaging in multiple intimate relationships would help them achieve fame.
In a surprising statement, the veteran actor disclosed that he knew of a magistrate engaged in such behavior and voiced his disapproval of actresses participating in these acts.
He said, “I know some ladies that come into industry with determination that by the time I sleep with this person, I will get my name.”
Many netizens react
Bitwizzy wrote: See wetin old man dey talk. Why should warming of bed for a role come out from your mouth in the first place ?
Patrick wrote: There is one thing about this old age thing, cos even my mum self don dey act funny too
Precious wrote: He’s not referring to himself, he’s only talking generally 😒
Varies wrote: Is he indirectly saying that’s what they do but they are not forcing anyone to do it????? Na WA o
Gannaa wrote: So it’s no longer acting skills that’s needed to get a role😂💔 Life💔 and this is coming from a grandpa 😂💔
Iamoperaji wrote: Are you all da ft on this CS or you just lack comprehension? You don’t understand when someone is making reference or examples?
Chunlli wrote: Be it yourself or generally, this simply shows how sexual harassment has eaten deep in our country cos he’s mouthing it soo casually like it’s ok to frustrate someone. Y place such an option or request in the first place?
Bubes wrote: Guilt can make you create a narrative that people will believe. A normal human shouldn’t even ask for secs for roles in the first place. Is their no etiquettes to that particular profession?
Watch him speak below…