Posted by Samuel on Sun 01st Feb, 2026 - tori.ng
Speaking in a recent interview, Akintola dismissed the notion that acting alone can make many actresses wealthy, stressing that earnings from movie platforms such as Africa Magic are often insufficient to sustain extravagant lifestyles.
Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has said she does not live lavishly like some of her colleagues due to the harsh financial realities of Nigeria’s film industry.
Speaking in a recent interview, Akintola dismissed the notion that acting alone can make many actresses wealthy, stressing that earnings from movie platforms such as Africa Magic are often insufficient to sustain extravagant lifestyles.
“We hear stories of some actresses who do things with politicians for money.
"So when people ask me why I am not rich like the others, I tell them to go ask them what other jobs they do.”
“Cus we know how much Africa Magic & other platforms pay for a movie,” she said.
The veteran actress, who has spent decades in Nollywood, noted that the public often misunderstands the true sources of wealth in the entertainment industry, adding that many of the flashy lifestyles seen online cannot be justified by acting fees alone.