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Nigeria’s entertainment scene continues to spark conversations as top stars open up about lifestyle changes, industry practices, and unresolved grievances. From Davido’s shift away from nightlife, to Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s critique of social media–driven movie promotions, and Wale Akorede Okunnu’s public call-out over unpaid labour, these stories highlight evolving priorities, professional tensions, and long-standing issues within the creative industry.
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he no longer participates in nightclub outings, marking a clear departure from the party-heavy lifestyle that characterised his early years in the music industry. Speaking during an interview on The LongForm Podcast on YouTube, shared on Monday, the singer reflected on how early fame, wealth and influence drew him deeply into nightlife culture. According to Davido, maturity, family life and the need for rest have now taken precedence, as growth and responsibility have reshaped his outlook on fame and success.
Meanwhile, veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has criticised the growing expectation for actors to perform dance routines on social media as a means of promoting films. In a recent interview on the eSplash show, the 47-year-old described the trend as unprofessional, stressing that actors are not content creators. While acknowledging that she enjoys dancing, Omotola argued that it becomes problematic when it is no longer optional but a compulsory marketing tool. She maintained that an actor’s primary responsibility is performance, not bearing the full burden of advertising, adding that in more structured film industries, distribution and marketing are handled by professionals. Her comments echo similar views earlier expressed by Kunle Afolayan and Mo Abudu at the Lagos Business of Film Summit, a discussion that previously triggered backlash from actress Funke Akindele.
In another development, veteran comic actor Wale Akorede, popularly known as Okunnu, has publicly accused movie marketer Olasco Films of failing to pay him for a film project he handled years ago. Speaking during an interview on the SAWORO programme, Okunnu said he produced, directed and played the lead role in the movie Aare, yet did not receive any payment from the proceeds. Describing the experience as deeply painful, the actor said he has yet to forgive Olasco over what he termed unpaid “sweat,” noting that he has not received a dime from the project till date.
Together, these stories reflect deeper conversations about growth, professionalism, accountability and fairness within Nigeria’s vibrant but often contentious entertainment industry.
Hafsoh Isiaq is a graduate of Linguistics. An avid writer committed to creative, high-quality research and news reportage. She has considerable experience in writing and reporting across a variety of platforms including print and online.
