Entertainment: Nollywood is arguably Controlled By Women, Says Actress Mary Njoku
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Mary Njoku, a Nollywood actress, has stated that the industry is arguably dominated by women.
On Saturday, the creator of ROK TV highlighted on Instagram that “women sign practically of the cheques.”
As she described how a family member dismissed her as “an actress whose career refused to blow,” she said.
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“Dear women, women are doing amazing things too!” she exclaimed. A family member required a guarantor for her rent a few weeks ago, so I went to the lawyer’s office to sign.
“I spent over 45 minutes trying to convince her I can afford the rent but she didn’t believe me. She thought I was an actress whose career has refused to blow. She needed proof that I am truly the Founder of ROK or the CEO of the studio.
“I googled my name but she didn’t agree. In her eyes, I can’t be me. I am a small girl. The agent and I begged her to do her small research but refused.
“I told her I will get the CEO of IROKOTV to co-sign but she said I was calling big big names. She insisted on seeing my business card. I had none. Business card that I can write anything on
“I had to call a male colleague whose career is ‘stronger’ than mine to help be the guarantor. She was a fan and super happy.
“I was sad for her. She lives in a box; an old one.”
“Today, Nollywood is arguably controlled by women. We sign almost all the cheques! But I guess I am too young and too simple to be ME.
“I had no entourage. I waited at their reception. I was super polite to her. She even asked for the name of my grandfather’s village. I was nice. Yet she insisted on being a fool. Sad.”
