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Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has offered insights into why some of her colleagues in the entertainment industry often resort to seeking public assistance when faced with chronic ailments.
Ozokwor revealed that while some actors are well-compensated for their work, their extravagant lifestyles make it challenging for them to save money for unforeseen health issues.
Ozokwor revealed that while some actors are well-compensated for their work, their extravagant lifestyles make it challenging for them to save money for unforeseen health issues.
In a recent interview shared on TikTok by KWS Nigeria, the renowned actress emphasized that actors face considerable financial pressures from family members and acquaintances.
She noted that when actors are unwell, they typically do not generate income, which leads them to seek public support to cover their medical expenses.
She noted that when actors are unwell, they typically do not generate income, which leads them to seek public support to cover their medical expenses.
Ozokwor's candid observations shed light on the financial dynamics within the entertainment industry, exposing the challenges that some actors encounter when trying to balance their earnings with the demands of their personal lives, family responsibilities, and health emergencies.
She said, “Some of us [actors] are paid well but before this sickness get, nobody helps you because everybody feels you’ve a lot of money. And you’re managing it [sickness] with your family. Also, nobody pays you anymore when you’re on that sick bed. Because it’s when you’re healthy that you can be shooting movies and getting money. The illness has kept you out for a long time and the money you saved has been exhausted.
“And you know, because of the nature of our job, we are heavy-spenders. The clothes you wear matters to the world. We call it packing. The way you packaged yourself. The worst is that you can’t even repeat your expensive clothes. These are the things that make us spend a lot of money. And then people pounce on you, they feel you’ve a lot of money because they see your face everywhere. I know how many people that have come to this house today to ask for help.”
Source: dailypost.ng
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