Nollywood legend Kanayo O. Kanayo has referred to men as “endangered species,” expressing concern over wealthy men spending lavishly on female actors, which he feels unfairly diminishes the perception of male actors’ hard work.
The father of four shared these views on a recent episode of ‘The Honest Bunch’ podcast, co-hosted by Husband Material and Deity Cole.
“Many Nigerian rich men patronise our women and give them benefits that make us look like we are not working hard,” he said.
“Nigerian rich men, most of them spend money on our girls to the extent that it impoverishes us. You call a girl, she’s your girlfriend, she says she wants to do a production and demand N100 million to N150 million and you give her. But if na me wey be KOK, you’ll say ‘go and work hard, my friend.’
“Let’s look into this issue because have you seen any lady ask for financial help for any medical expenses? It’s only the men. We are an endangered species, that’s what I am saying,” he said.