Veteran Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has claimed that the majority of men cheat in Africa.
Naijaonpoint reports that the thespian, during a podcast interview with her colleague, Ayo Adesanyan, said infidelity is so deeply rooted in Nigerian culture that most men cannot escape it.
Bimbo further stated that women should be realistic about relationships and cheating, instead of living in denial.
She said, “The majority of our men cheat. Your father cheated, sir. Sorry, I’m sorry. Your grandfather did. Polygamy, polygamy. Yes, my father has two wives.
“I don’t know where this idea of fidelity came from in Africa. The reality is 90 to 99% of our men cheat, it’s ingrained in them. Some even grew up following their fathers to see girlfriends.
“You leave one man because he cheated, you go to another, the same problem. Jessie cheated on Beyoncé. Did she leave? No. So please, let’s talk about the reality we are facing.”
Meanwhile, Bimbo Akintola, has stated that modern Nollywood is more focused on appearance than passion, unlike when she and her colleagues first started.
Naijaonpoint reports that the thespian, during a recent interview with her colleague, Ayo Adesanya, spoke about how the industry has changed over the years.
Bimbo stated that, previously, Nollywood actors were driven purely by passion, rather than money or glamour, citing legends like Joke Silva and Sola Sobowale, who were also passionate about their craft, prioritising the art over comfort.
She recalled how they would work long hours, even overnight, without caring about food or pay, to bring stories to life.
The thespian, however, stated that things are different now, as many actors are more concerned about makeup, outfits, and looks, even going so far as to undergo Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).
Bimbo Akintola added that looks will fade, but true artistry lasts.
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