Veteran actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu has shared his opinion on why Nigerian male actors often face more financial challenges than their female colleagues
According to him, male actors carry heavier financial responsibilities, making it more difficult for them to attain financial stability.
He claimed that life is “generally easier” for women than men.
Speaking in a recent interview with Udala, Udokwu said he was disappointed by the public reaction when the late actor John Okafor sought financial assistance for his medical treatment before his death.
He explained that actors’ earnings from movies can’t give them financial freedom because of daunting responsibilities.
He said, “Life is generally easier for women than it is for men. It’s not that Nollywood doesn’t pay, but actors have a lot of bills to settle.
“It pained me when John Okafor fell ill before he eventually passed away. While we were trying to raise funds for his treatment, some people on social media kept asking, ‘Where is all the money he made from acting?’
“They didn’t understand the realities of the profession. I didn’t even know he had married more than one wife then.”
