My Producer Told Me To Sl£ep With Femi Adebayo Before I Could Become Popular — Actress Ronke Odusanya Opens Up On the Pressure She Endured in Nollywood

My Producer Told Me To Sleep With Femi Adebayo Before I Could Become Popular — Actress Ronke Odusanya Opens Up On the Pressure She Endured in Nollywood
Nollywood actress Ronke Odusanya, popularly known as Flakky Ididowo, has made a shocking revelation about the kind of pressure female actors face in the Nigerian movie industry.
In a recent interview, the award-winning actress opened up about the disturbing experience she had early in her career, recalling how a producer once told her to sleep with actor Femi Adebayo if she wanted to become famous and get more movie roles.
According to Odusanya, she was taken aback by the producer’s suggestion and refused to compromise her dignity for fame. She described the experience as one of the toughest moments in her career, as it exposed her to the dark side of Nollywood, where many young women are pressured or manipulated in the name of stardom.
Ronke emphasized that while there are good and professional filmmakers in Nollywood, there are also others who exploit young and aspiring actresses. She advised upcoming stars to stay focused, work hard, and never trade their dignity for fame.
Her confession has since sparked widespread reactions among fans and colleagues, with many praising her courage for speaking out against sexual harassment in the industry.
Takeaway:
Ronke Odusanya’s story is a reminder of the persistent issue of sexual exploitation in Nollywood—a call for stronger structures to protect female creatives and promote professionalism across the industry.
