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Nollywood Has Lost Professionalism – Bukky Wright

ByTitilope Adako

PublishedMarch 9, 2025

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Wright, has lamented the decline in professionalism within the Nigerian film industry, citing a lack of discipline and commitment among actors.

Speaking on Channels TV’s Rubbin’ Minds, Wright expressed disappointment over the industry’s current work ethic, saying, “I don’t feel professionalism in Nollywood like we used to. Sometimes, call time is 8:00 AM, and people show up at 10 or 11. And you’re left wondering, ‘What’s going on?’ Well, they are superstars, maybe we were not. That’s not how I was trained.”

The actress, who took a break from acting to raise her children abroad, reflected on the high standards that once defined Nollywood.

“I remember when we used to have strict discipline on set. But now, I’ve been on a couple of movie sets since I got back, and I find myself waiting for hours for the ‘stars’ to arrive.”

On her time away from the industry, Wright stressed the importance of being present in her children’s lives.

“There is a time in a woman’s life and in a child’s life when they need you more than ever. My children were abroad, and I had to leave everything to take care of them. I would always advise parents—especially those with kids overseas—not to leave their children in someone else’s care at certain ages. That’s when they start saying, ‘You’re not my mom; you can’t talk to me like that. You’re not my dad.’”

The veteran actress called for a return to discipline and professionalism in Nollywood, urging the younger generation to uphold the values that once made the industry thrive.

Titilope Adako

Titilope Adako is a talented and intrepid journalist, dedicated to shedding light on the untold stories of Osun State and Nigeria. Through incisive reporting, she tackles a broad spectrum of topics, from politics and social justice to culture and entertainment, with a commitment to accuracy, empathy, and inspiring positive change.