Actress Mo Bewa defends busty actresses in Nollywood, says they are appreciated, not oversexualised, while urging colleagues to seek multiple income streams

Nollywood actress Omobewaji Oyediji, popularly known as Mo Bewa, has shared her perspective on the perception of busty actresses in the Nigerian film industry. According to her, these women are not oversexualised but rather appreciated for their natural features.

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In an interview with Saturday Beats, Mo Bewa dismissed the notion that actresses with curvier figures are objectified, insisting that public interest in their appearance is often misinterpreted.

“I just think they are being appreciated for their features. I don’t think they are being over-sexualised. That word is not what I will call it,” she said.

Beyond the conversation on appearance, the actress stressed the importance of financial planning and resilience in an unpredictable economy. Speaking candidly, she urged her peers in Nollywood to pursue multiple income sources.

“I don’t think acting can sustain one without doing other businesses. I am talking for myself. Everyone should have multiple streams of income,” she said.

“There are actors who work every other day, but when the chips are down and you are not the one being called back to back again, is there something else you can do? I am using this medium to urge people to go into other businesses as a backup plan.”

Mo Bewa also spoke on the evolving landscape of Nollywood, explaining that talent alone is no longer sufficient to survive in the industry. According to her, actors must also bring visibility and relevance to the table.

“At this point you need talent, content and clout to survive. There are people who are super talented and haven’t been given the platform to showcase it to the world. Right now, just get on with the trend. Don’t be static and depend on your talent alone.”

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Her comments underscore the shifting dynamics of Nigeria’s entertainment industry, where visibility, versatility and branding are becoming just as crucial as raw talnt.