- Jaiye Kuti has addressed the intense backlash she faced for publicly criticizing her senior colleagues
- The Thespian caused a stir online with a lengthy clip shared on her page to address a menace ravaging the Yoruba faction of the movie industry.
Popular Nigerian Actress, Jaiye Kuti, has responded to the strong criticism she faced for publicly condemning her senior colleagues.
The 54-year-old sparked a significant outburst online after a clip of her chastising her colleagues and other movie stars for what she described as the new trend of coming online to beg the public for money.
Jaiye blasted her colleagues, noting that their recent behaviour has brought shame and disgrace to the Yoruba faction of the Nigerian movie industry.
Her controversial outburst sparked a series of backlash from fans who perceived her stance as disrespectful.
Addressing the backlash, Jaiye Kuti made it clear that she is not discouraging ailing veterans from seeking help.
However, she expressed her strong disapproval of the growing trend where some senior Colleagues are taking advantage of the opportunity for their own selfish motives.
Her words;
“I don’t just talk anyhow, people don’t understand what I am saying. I read over 500 comments and I am addressing those who misunderstood my message.
I didn’t say we should use social media to help people or that people should come out to ask for help, but my message is for those who want to spoil the industry’s name with begging.
I have also used my social media to seek help for people, and they have sent messages appreciating me.
I am talking to those who feel entitled to getting help because others are getting help from Nigerians. I told two of those veterans to not come out and beg for help so that when they are in dire need, they wouldn’t lack helpers.
Let only those who are sick, seek help, but those who are healthy, they should stop coming out to beg”.
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