Many famous people are broke, says Deyemi Okanlawon

Popular Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, says many famous people are not financially buoyant.

He said this in response to a follower who reacted to his tweet on why his colleagues should try to reach for “highest earning”, instead of aiming for “highest grossing” or “highest featured”.

“Not every time aim for HIGHEST GROSSING or HIGHEST FEATURED… more often reach for HIGHEST EARNING!,” Okanlawon had tweeted.

Reacting, the follower wrote, “I thought the fame brings the bag?”

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In his response, Deyemi said there are many broke famous people, adding that while fame is a byproduct, it is work strategy and work ethics that brings money.

“There are lots of famous broke ppl… fame is a byproduct, it’s the talent and the grind (work strategy and work ethic) that brings the bag,” he wrote.

Okanlawon is a Nollywood actor who has appeared in top Nollywood blockbusters in the last two years.