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Not One, Not Two People Told Me That If They Didn’t Sleep With Me, I Would Go Gowhere- According to Bukky Fagbuyi

 

The hardships that many aspiring actresses face are reflected in the experiences of Bukky Fagbuyi, an actress in Nigeria’s Nollywood industry. According to Punch, Fagbuyi discussed the emotional toll of her rise to fame in an open interview with Biola Bayo’s TV show drawing attention to the widespread problem of sexual harassment in Nollywood. According to Fagbuyi, Nollywood is a dynamic industry that is rich with potential and innovation, but tainted by rampant corruption and misuse of authority. She detailed the challenges faced by women in the business world, including the pressure to adhere to traditional marital norms and other socially expected behaviors.

She recounted an early encounter with powerful people in her field who demanded favors from her in order for her to advance professionally. “No one ever warned me that I would be completely helpless unless they got their way or went on a date with me,” she said, revealing the terrible degree to which some powerful people abuse their positions. Even if it cost her professional chances, Fagbuyi opted to remain true to her principles despite the pressure.

She exemplifies the difficult decisions that many women in Nollywood face by choosing to be true to herself instead of giving in to the industry’s exploitative expectations. In addition to opening out about the difficulties she faced, Fagbuyi gave women advise, telling them not to give in to fear or desperation and marry against society’s expectations. She stressed the need of prioritizing inner calm over worldly desires by urging listeners to be patient and pray for the correct partner.

Fagbuyi’s moving story highlights the challenges women encounter in Nollywood and contributes to the ongoing dialogue about the need for change there.

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