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Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has addressed the recurring disagreement over payment between Nigerian and Ghanaian actors working together on film productions, urging performers to focus on their individual worth rather than comparing their earnings with those of their colleagues.
The actor, popularly called KOK, made his position known while in Accra for a movie project. During an interaction with members of the Ghanaian media, Kanayo discussed some of the challenges that can arise when professionals from both countries come together to work on the same production.
According to the respected actor, he has encountered situations where Ghanaian performers questioned why their fees were different from what established Nigerian stars received for the same project. He argued that appearing in one movie does not automatically mean every actor should command an identical fee.
Kanayo maintained that remuneration in the entertainment industry is influenced by several factors, including experience, reputation, market value and the level of recognition an actor has built over the years.
He therefore advised performers to concentrate on negotiating contracts that reflect their own careers instead of using another actor's payment as a benchmark.
The veteran entertainer also pointed to his long-standing contribution to Nollywood as one reason his earning power may differ from that of younger or less-established performers.
Having spent decades in the Nigerian film industry, Kanayo has become one of the recognisable figures associated with the growth of Nollywood.
He stressed that actors should feel free to request better compensation if they believe their contributions deserve it. However, he cautioned against turning another person's earnings into the basis for negotiations.
His comments came with a characteristically outspoken tone, as he encouraged Ghanaian actors to determine what they believe they are worth and negotiate directly with producers.
Rather than becoming concerned about the amount paid to Nigerian colleagues, he said performers should secure an agreement they are satisfied with and move forward.
The discussion also revealed that the issue is not merely theoretical for Kanayo. He disclosed that the same disagreement had surfaced during the Ghanaian production he is currently involved in. Although he suggested that specific individuals had raised concerns about the disparity in fees, he chose not to identify them publicly.
Kanayo's remarks have brought attention to the different factors that determine compensation within the African film industry. While Nigerian and Ghanaian filmmakers and actors frequently collaborate, the financial value attached to individual performers can vary considerably depending on their professional profile.
The actor's argument ultimately centres on the importance of personal negotiation. Rather than demanding equal pay simply because two performers appear in the same production, he believes actors should build their careers, understand their market value and negotiate from that position.
His comments are likely to generate further discussion about remuneration, experience and professional recognition within Nollywood and Ghana's movie industry.
As cross-border collaborations continue to increase, questions about fair compensation may remain an important part of conversations surrounding the relationship between the two film industries.
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