- Bimbo Akintola boldly challenged the widespread misconceptions that movie stars are swimming in wealth due to their earnings in the industry.
- In a candid discussion, she exposed the harsh truth behind this glamorous facade, revealing her own struggle with finances and emphasizing that she is far from rich.
- She didn’t hold back as she fueled the controversial rumors swirling around female colleagues supposedly dating politicians, a point on which Labista wholeheartedly concurs.
In a riveting and eye-opening appearance on Emmanuel Ehumadu, aka Labista’s talk show, renowned Nigerian actress Bimbo Akintola opened up about the harsh realities of Nollywood, shattering the glamorous illusions that often surround the film industry.
This candid conversation with Labista has ignited a firestorm of discussion online, as Bimbo passionately shared her insights on earnings in Nollywood and the pervasive myths that it’s a billionaire-making industry.
As the conversation unfolded, Bimbo boldly dismissed the rampant rumors that Nollywood stars are swimming in wealth and luxury. In a clip that quickly went viral, she emphatically stated that, despite her extensive experience in the industry, she cannot claim to be “stinkingly rich.”
Instead, she expressed frustration at the false narratives propagated by some of her female colleagues, who present a facade of opulence and success to their fans, suggesting that wealth is an effortless outcome of acting.
Bimbo’s words resonated deeply as she revealed the stark reality of earnings for many actors in Nollywood. She highlighted that while some may portray an extravagant lifestyle, the truth is that most actors earn meager income, often struggling to make ends meet.
The discussion took a more provocative turn when Bimbo Akintola addressed the swirling rumors regarding her female colleagues.
She didn’t shy away from the sensitive topic of alleged secret romances with wealthy politicians, suggesting that these relationships are often the hidden source of their financial stability and perceived wealth.
Labista, clearly on the same page, wholeheartedly agreed with Bimbo’s assertions, further validating the discussion.
WATCH BIMBO SPEAK IN CLIP BELOW