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Bolaji Ogunmola Speaks On Costly Nollywood Films

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Bolaji Ogunmola says Nollywood filmmaking remains expensive, revealing actors can earn up to N5 million for short productions

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Bolaji Ogunmola has spoken about the financial pressure facing filmmakers in Nigeria, insisting that producing movies for YouTube remains an expensive venture despite public perception.

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The 34-year-old actress made the revelation during an interview with Jay-on-air, where she discussed the realities of film production and the hidden costs involved in creating movies.

Bolaji Ogunmola stated that YouTube was not originally created as a platform for films, adding that many viewers underestimate the amount of money invested in productions released online.

“YouTube was never designed for films. Film is a very expensive art,” the actress said.

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The filmmaker further disclosed that some actors demand between N4 million and N5 million for appearances lasting just four or five days on set.

According to Bolaji Ogunmola, even productions regarded by viewers as low quality still require substantial funding and effort from producers and crew members.

“If you see anybody do a YouTube film and you are thinking, ‘what is she doing?’, even the worst film on YouTube costs money to make. And nobody’s trying to play a terrible film,” she added.

The actress also stressed the importance of detailed planning before production begins, describing casting, location scouting and post production as critical stages in filmmaking.

She explained that producers must secure the right cast, suitable filming locations, an effective production team and a strong post production crew to deliver quality projects.

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The comments have sparked fresh conversations around the financial realities of Nollywood and the growing dependence on YouTube as a distribution platform for Nigerian films.

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Shaffy Bello’s Powerful Plea for Respect From Younger People

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Shaffy Bello respect message urges younger Nigerians to honour elders, as the actress explains why she dislikes casual greetings and first-name address (more…)

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Uche Ogbodo shares candid thoughts on love, marriage

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Uche Ogbodo love confession explores marriage, age differences and her view that women are increasingly becoming providers in relationships.

Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo opened up about love, marriage and changing gender roles in an interview with Deacon Famous, reflecting on her relationship with her younger husband and the criticism she faced over their age difference.

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Ogbodo said she was only a few years older than her husband, yet some people assumed she was his mother, a reaction she described as difficult to understand.

The actress used the conversation to discuss what she sees as a significant shift in relationships, particularly the growing financial and emotional responsibilities carried by women.

“In this generation, statistically, I think women are more of providers,” Ogbodo said.

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She argued that women increasingly contribute substantially to the wellbeing of their families, while expressing the view that some men can be emotionally self-focused.

“I think men are emotionally selfish; they care more about themselves than the woman and the children,” she said.

Her comments also touched on her broader understanding of romantic relationships. Ogbodo said she believes the intensity associated with love can change as relationships progress.

“I think love fades over time,” she said.

The actress’s remarks offer a candid perspective on the pressures surrounding modern relationships, particularly for women whose financial or social independence challenges traditional expectations about marriage.

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Her comments about the age difference also highlight the double standards that can surround relationships involving older women and younger men.

While such relationships are increasingly visible, women can still face ridicule or assumptions about their appearance and role within the relationship.

Ogbodo’s comments come against the backdrop of public interest in her personal life and previous marriage experiences.

Rather than presenting her views as a universal rule, her remarks appear rooted largely in her own experiences and observations of relationships.

The actress’s discussion of women as providers also reflects a broader conversation in Nigeria about changing household responsibilities.

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Rising living costs, dual-income households and women’s growing participation in business and professional life have increasingly complicated the traditional idea of men as sole financial providers.

At the heart of Ogbodo’s comments, however, is a more personal question about what sustains love when circumstances and expectations change.

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Her willingness to discuss those experiences has given the interview a revealing human dimension, particularly as she reflects on the realities behind relationships that are often judged from the outside.

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Charles Inojie questions graduates’ employability

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The Nollywood actor says some Nigerian graduates lack practical knowledge of the subjects they studied, raising concerns about education and workplace readiness

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