Nigerian comedian, skit maker and activist, Debo Adebayo, fondly called Mr Macaroni, has implored Nollywood filmmakers to start paying upcoming talents based on the value for their services as opposed to hoodwinking them with the promise of exposure.
The comedian turn actor shared his views via his Twitter handle, where he revealed his ordeal with Nollywood producers when he first kicked off his acting career.
I’m not asking anyone to be a rebel ooo… lol. The industry is tough. I know. But when I started acting, I had issues with quite a number of producers. It’s one thing not to pay me. I tolerated that one. But disrespect me?? Never!! I’ll give you my piece of mind and walk out”, Mr Macaroni tweeted.
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Mr Macaroni started acting in 2012 but switched to comedy skit because he was frustrated, also he is an activist, recalled that he was arrested alongside 39 other protesters at the Lekki tollgate in February.