Nigerian reality TV star, Disc Jockey and podcaster, Tolanibaj, has claimed that some people in power are taking advantage of influencers in the country for “sexual favours”.
The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the claim in the latest episode of the Bahd and Boujee Podcast alongside her co-host, Moet Abebe.
According to Tolanibaj, some male and female influencers are into shady things that they are not proud of, however, she maintained that she wouldn’t mention names to avoid getting arrested or sued.
The BBNaija star said; “There are some people in power taking advantage of influencers for sexual favours. Both men @nd women.
There are some young male influencers who are doing certain things that they are not proud of for money. I don’t want to mention names because I’m scared of handcuffs. I don’t want to be arrested.
“The economy is hard and I would not judge or blame anybody doing certain things for money. But I will advise, put your pride first and respect yourself more.”
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CorrectNG recalls that Nollywood actress, Bamike Olawunmi, professionally known as BamBam, has asserted that the much talked about ‘sex for roles’ in the Nigerian movie industry is a “scam”.
The reality TV star stated this in an episode of the Secrets Behind the Scenes podcast while sharing her personal experience in the Nigerian movie industry.
Bambam claimed that filmmakers used it to exploit overzealous young actresses and often times they end up reneging on their promises of giving them major roles after sleeping with them.
The former Big Brother Naija ‘Double Wahala’ contestant recalled the time a producer gave her the keys to his hotel room after casting her in a minor/cameo role.
Bambam used the opportunity to advice aspiring actresses not to fall prey of ‘sex for roles’, stressing that it is not worth the act.
She said; “Sex for roles is a scam. It’s not worth it. Some of them [victims] what they are paying them at the end of that production is not more than N50,000, N100,000. Don’t be deceived o! It’s a lie. It [sex for role] is a scam.
“The one that I did waka pass that dem give me N5,000 and the guy [filmmaker] was giving me his hotel room key to hold. Ah! I don’t want to mention names.”
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