‘I Quit Acting Because the Pay Was Nonsense’ — Deyemi Okanlawon Opens Up

Nollywood star Deyemi Okanlawon revealed in a recent podcast that he stepped away from acting in 2019 because he felt underpaid and undervalued. The 45-year-old explained that after leaving his stable 9-to-5 to pursue acting full-time, he found the work did not meet his expectations. “I didn’t leave my 9-5 for mediocre work or nonsense pay,” he admitted. Okanlawon’s candid insight highlights the financial and professional challenges many actors face in the industry.

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