A veteran actor who has been acting for over 20 years would fall sick and find it difficult to raise the least 5 million naira for hospital bills, eventually leading to their death. This is the reason why the actresses resort to prostitution just to keep up.
The Nigerian film industry, also known as Nollywood, is one of the largest in the world. However, despite its size and popularity, Nollywood actors are often struggling to make ends meet. Many actors live in poverty, and some have even resorted to prostitution to make money.