Award Organisers Tackle Actor Yemi Solade After He Accused Them Of Demanding Money For Plaque

Posted by Thandiubani on Thu 05th Dec, 2024 - tori.ng

The award event is scheduled for December 6 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

Award organisers have reacted after Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade accused them of demanding money in exchange for a plaque.

The actor had taken to Instagram to make the claim.

The award event is scheduled for December 6 at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

On Wednesday, the 64-year-old Yoruba film star took to Instagram to share a message he purportedly received from the organisers asking him to pay for the plaque.

“Good morning sir, trust you had a good night rest,” the message reads. “I did revert your response regarding sponsorship to the management.

“However, I think it doesn’t sit well with them as they also disclosed how much the plaques cost. Hence, you can pls attend but the award plaque may not be presented in order to save cost.

“Thank you for your kind understanding sir.”

Reacting in a chat with TheCable Lifestyle, the event spokesperson said:

“It is not true. His name has not been removed. What we do is when we nominate people, our contract staff reach out to them to confirm their attendance. And then, whoever is in charge of that is given permission to contact their nominees,” he said.

“For direct staff, if they ask for support from the nominees for logistics, it is not compulsory. But if the nominee is generous and wants to make a donation you can collect it. And the company will get a commission.

“All the plaques have been printed on. I can confirm that he is part of the awardees. You will receive award whether or not you make any kind of donation.”