Why Veteran Actors Live In Abject Poverty -Bolanle Ninalowo

Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo has revealed that a lot of veteran actors in the Nigerian movie-making industry are living in abject poverty because they have no retirement plans.

During an Instagram live session with blogger Mr Posche, Ninalowo said the poor structure of the industry or the Nigerian government should not be blamed for veteran actors’ financial struggles.

According to Ninalowo, a lot of the veterans were carried away during their prime, and as a result, did not plan for their futures.

His words; “The blame should not be on Nollywood because it doesn’t have structure, but it should be on the individual. You are not a victim of circumstances; you are victim of the choices you made. A lot of them are carried away. They don’t have retirement plans. We are prone to be carried away in life, but humility is there to bring you back to senses.

“People now blame environment and government for whatsoever happen to them. If I lose all my money today, I am to blame. It is my problem. They should be more responsible and know what to do at the right time.

“I’m not mocking anybody, but if you can get up and go shop for good things you need, then I don’t think anyone should school you about this. Natural disaster, natural causes, are bound to happen, how prepared are you?”