Jide Kosoko claims that some actresses intentionally join Nollywood with plans to leverage sexual relationships to gain fame, speaking on the Honest Bunch podcast

Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has sparked controversy with his recent comments on the issue of sex for roles in the Nigerian film industry.

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During his appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast, Kosoko revealed that some actresses join the movie industry with the sole intention of using sexual relationships to advance their careers.

Addressing the sensitive topic, Kosoko asserted that while the concept of sex for roles has been widely discussed, he believes that it is not always the case that directors and producers impose such conditions on actresses.

He went further to suggest that there are women who deliberately enter the industry with plans to use such means to climb the fame ladder.

Kosoko stated, “If I said I need you to warm my bed so that I can give you a role, and you said no, they cannot force you to do it. And if you want that role by all means, that means you want to dance to his tone.”

He made it clear that while he does not condone the idea of using such tactics to get ahead, he felt it was ultimately the choice of the individual involved.

He continued, “I’m not saying it’s right to have introduced that to you, but if you fall for it, that’s your own business. How does that concern the whole world? All this sex for roles thing, forget about it.”

In a more explosive revelation, the actor revealed that he knew of several actresses, some of whom are popular in the industry, who had entered Nollywood with the intention of gaining fame through sexual relationships. “I know of even a Magistrate,” Kosoko added, implying that the issue extends beyond the film industry.

Kosoko’s comments have reignited the debate about the prevalence of sex for roles within Nollywood. While many have been quick to condemn such practices, others have pointed out that it is a reality that some actresses face in the entertainment world.

However, the veteran actor insists that the power dynamics involved in these situations are often more complicated than they seem and cannot be simplified as merely an issue of coercion by male directors and producers.