Nigerian comedian, Debo Adebayo popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has decried the sex-for-roles norm in Nigerian entertainment industry.
The skit maker and actor, who recently took to his Twitter handle, said great talents in the industry struggle because of their stance not to give their bodies in exchange for movie roles.
The comedian therefore advised those involved in such act to desist from taking advantage of people who according to him, only want to fulfill their dreams.
He wrote, “This is a perfect time to speak and appeal to the conscience of those in the industry who never give opportunities to upcoming artists until they sleep with them or collect money from them. Make una dey fear God!
“‘Open your paynt, those before you did it too. If you want to help your career, come and suck me’. Where is our humanity? This has gone on for so long and it has even become a norm. You will see great Talents struggling simply because they refused to ‘suck’.
“This isn’t peculiar to the entertainment industry alone. Schools, Banks, Hospitals… these acts are common everywhere. It is totally unfair and wicked. Stop taking advantage of people only trying to fulfill their dreams. Have some decency! We must do better!”
