Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has argued that producers and directors should not be solely blamed for demanding sex in exchange for movie roles.
Speaking during a discussion on The Honest Bunch podcast, Kosoko acknowledged that while soliciting sexual favors for roles is unethical, actresses always have a choice in the matter.
“If I say I need you to warm my bed so that I can give you a role, and you say no, they cannot force you to do it. And if you want that role by all means, that means you want to dance to his tune,” he stated.
Although he condemned the practice, Kosoko emphasised that actresses involved should also take accountability for their decisions.
“I’m not saying it’s right to have introduced that to you, but if you fall for it, that’s your own business. How does that concern the whole world? All this sex-for-roles thing, forget about it,” he remarked.
The veteran actor also alleged that some women intentionally use sexual relationships to fast-track their careers.
“I know some ladies who come into the industry determined that, by the time ‘I sleep with this person and that person, I will make a name for myself.’ I know of some popular actresses. I even know of a magistrate,” he claimed.
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