Jide Kosoko, the veteran Nigerian actor, has weighed in on the issue of s*xual exploitation in the Nigerian film industry, urging aspiring actors to uphold their self-respect and dignity.
During a recent appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, Kosoko stressed that no one should be pressured into compromising their values in exchange for a movie role.
While acknowledging that some individuals might choose to take questionable routes to advance their careers, he encouraged others to remain steadfast in their principles and avoid compromising their integrity for fame.
He said: “If I say I need you to come warm my bed before I can give you a particular movie role and you say you don’t want, just go, they cannot force you to do that.
“But if you want that role by all means…I know some ladies that come into the industry with determination that by the time I sleep with this person and that person I will get my name”.
“I know some ladies that come into the industry with determination that by the time I sleep with this person and that person I will get my name”
– Jide Kosoko talks about “Sex for role” in Nollywood pic.twitter.com/6GkrX5TNkc
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) March 23, 2025
