Actors Should Stop Begging’- Jaiye Kuti Responds to Criticism

• Jaiye Kuti has responded to criticism she received for criticizing veteran movie stars who beg fans for financial support.
  
• In a video that went viral, Kuti expressed her displeasure over this trend, stating that it tarnishes the reputation of the Nollywood community.

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Popular Yoruba Nollywood actress, Jaiye Kuti, has addressed the backlash she faced after criticizing veteran movie stars who resort to begging fans for financial support.

In a widely circulated video, Kuti voiced her disappointment with this prevailing trend, highlighting its detrimental impact on the reputation of the Nollywood industry.

She emphasized that Nollywood is not a pension-based industry and that actors should be responsible for their financial future during their active years.

She also hinted that some actors begging for help may have mismanaged their earnings in the past.

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Following the backlash, Kuti released another video to clarify her stance. She maintained that it is acceptable for ailing actors to seek help online, but those who are healthy should refrain from begging.

She explained that her intention was to address those who want to tarnish the industry’s image with constant pleas for assistance.

Kuti mentioned that she had previously used her social media platform to help others, and they expressed gratitude for her support.

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She specifically advised two veteran actors not to seek help publicly, so they would not lack assistance when they genuinely needed it.

Jaiye Kuti responded to criticism by reaffirming her stance that healthy actors should refrain from begging, while those who are sick or in need of help can seek assistance.