- Omoni Oboli, a revered force in the film industry, courageously laid bare the harsh realities of being a married woman in an entertainment world often ruled by male dominance and plagued with sexualization
- In her heart-wrenching account, she exposed the sinister side of the business, where directors and power brokers exploit their positions, testing the limits of actresses who dare to hold onto their values
- Oboli revealed a deeply uncomfortable experience with a director who shamelessly demanded something she could never offer—a compromising request that came with heavy price, as the role, once within her grasp, was brutally snatched away.
Omoni Oboli, one of Nollywood’s most revered actresses and filmmakers, has shaken the internet with a jaw-dropping confession that exposes the murky underbelly of the Nigerian film industry.
In a deeply personal and raw interview with comedian and filmmaker Ayo Makun, known to many as AY, on his Glasshouse show, Omoni laid out a narrative that has ignited conversations far beyond the entertainment world.
The movie star shared the challenges she encountered when returning to Nigeria to revive her career after taking a break to raise her three children. However, she didn’t expect to face such a jarring experience.
Omoni recalled a startling encounter with a movie director who made an outrageous proposition: a lip-to-lip kiss in exchange for a role.
According to her, she expressed her disbelief and outrage at the demand, emphasized that while she is comfortable performing kissing scenes as part of her job, she would never entertain the idea of kissing him outside of a script.
Her firm refusal came at a significant cost—she lost the movie role, a consequence that left AY, a veteran in the industry, momentarily stunned.
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This comes on the heels of Omoni Oboli’s unforgettable night at the recent premiere of her highly anticipated film, The Uprising: Wives on Strike.
The celebrated filmmaker was in for a delightful surprise when GAC Motors, a prominent Nigerian automobile company, honored her with a brand new SUV during the event.