‘Why actresses are not begging for financial aid’

Nollywood actor and film director, Daniel Etim Effiong, has revealed why female actors typically don’t seek financial assistance from the public, unlike their male counterparts.

He said societal norms dictate that men swiftly address women’s needs, while men tend to resolve their issues independently until they exhaust all options and turn to the public for help.

Effiong shared these insights during a recent appearance on the Bahd And Boujee Podcast, anchored by actress Moet Abebe and reality star Tolanibaj.

The actor explained that in traditional societies, women’s financial resources are often seen as personal, while a man’s money is perceived as being for the entire family.

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In response to Moet’s question about why male actors are more likely to seek crowdfunding, Effiong explained, “Traditionally, in society that we all exist in, women have been largely men’s responsibility.

“So whenever there is a problem with the woman, men are quick to rise up to the occasion and meet that need or solve that problem.

“Whatever culture you come from in Nigeria, it would be a taboo to the men when the women in that culture have a problem and the men are not solving it. So, if you flip that, the converse of that is when the men have issues, the men need to solve the issues. Women are not going to rise up to solve the issues for men largely. Men have to sort themselves out.

“And when a man reaches a point where he can not solve his problems, he is not going to go to a woman, he is going to go to the world and be like, ‘Guys, I’ve reached my limit. I cannot help myself, come help me.’”

Daily Trust reports that in recent times, there have been calls from veteran Nollywood actors asking for financial assistance.

This includes Mr. Ibu, Hanks Anuku, Amaechi Muonagor, Margret Olayinka, Fatai Adetayo among others.