Nollywood actress, Biodun Okeowo, popularly known as Omoborty, has revealed that she makes more money from buying and selling than acting.
The Kumolu actress told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that she had to diverse to meet her “huge responsibilities”.
Like many of her colleagues, Omoborty sells skincare products.
She said that could not meet up her needs through acting, hence, the need for her to go into business.
“I pay more attention to my business than acting.
“Although I love acting and the entertainment industry, money is also important,” she said.
According to her, the money that accrues to most Nollywood practitioners in the industry is not enough to foot their bills, “especially those of us with huge responsibilities”.
“That is the more reason why I do less of movies but focuses more on business that is more profitable.
“My advice for the up and coming female and male theatre practitioners is to have legitimate businesses and build quality relationships.
“Become a serious-minded businesswoman and expect less from men,” she said.
She said that acting would give you fame, recognition, often more access and, in some cases, very supportive fans.
“But all these are not enough to sustain you financially,” she said.
She also said that she had heard people talk about men assisting women in the industry to become rich.
“But, I wonder how a man can make a woman rich and help sustain her wealth compared to how a legitimate business will achieve that.
“My advice again to actresses is, focus on yourself, and build legitimate businesses, all the rest will just be an addition.
“If you are lucky to meet a man who adds more to your wealth then don’t hesitate to grab it with your hands,” she said.
