Veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo, who was once the poster boy of the Yoruba movie industry, has revealed that the unrewarding state of the movie industry has encouraged him to consider other means of income such as farming.
In an interview published by Punch News, the 'Owo Blow' star observed that piracy has made it difficult for actors and movie producers to get value for their hard work.
His words:
“No marketer can finance a movie project with a large amount of money. Imagine releasing a movie in the morning by 9am and by 2pm the pirated copies will be out. So, how do we get our royalties or how does the marketer recoup his investment?”
In an interview published by Punch News, the 'Owo Blow' star observed that piracy has made it difficult for actors and movie producers to get value for their hard work.
His words:
“No marketer can finance a movie project with a large amount of money. Imagine releasing a movie in the morning by 9am and by 2pm the pirated copies will be out. So, how do we get our royalties or how does the marketer recoup his investment?”
Speaking further on the impact of piracy, the tall and dark-skinned actor said many of his colleagues are now being fed by their wives. “We solely depend on God’s mercy now, and the goodwill of those
who love us. Only few have small businesses of their own. As I speak, some actors are being fed by their wives. A big marketer in the industry told me when he wanted to release a Yoruba movie, some Igbo boys in Alaba told him to settle the pirates so they don’t pirate his movie. That is happening in a lawful society.”
Rejecting suggestions that movie stars are extravagant, Ogogo said they earned less than many people thought. ‘”Footballers and musicians make more money than actors. Actors are the least paid.”
Asked about his next line of action, Ogogo who still acts, said he was planning to go into farming. “My parents were farmers. I have partially started the process of going into farming.”
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