In a heartfelt revelation that has sparked conversations across Nollywood and beyond, actress Bukky Fagbuyi has come forward to speak about the toxic pressure she faced early in her career. According to her, multiple people in the industry told her bluntly that unless she slept with them, she would never rise to success…..CONTINUE READING
“Not one, not two people told me that if I didn’t sleep with them, I would go nowhere,” Bukky said during a recent interview.
Her honesty has been praised as a bold move in an industry where many suffer in silence. The casting couch culture — where actors, particularly women, are pressured to exchange sexual favors for roles — has long been an open secret in the entertainment world.
Resilience Over Compromise
Despite the pressure, Bukky revealed she chose to fight through without compromising her values.
“I knew what I was worth, and I refused to sell my body just to be seen,” she added. “It was hard, and there were times I almost gave up, but today I’m proud of the woman I’ve become.”
Following her statement, fans and fellow actors have taken to social media to show support and share their own experiences. Some are calling for stricter measures against exploitative gatekeepers in the Nigerian film industry.
“This isn’t just about Bukky,” one user tweeted. “It’s about every young woman who’s been told she has to ‘earn’ her role on the casting couch.”
The conversation has once again highlighted the need for structural reforms in Nollywood, including more transparent casting procedures, support systems for victims of exploitation, and empowerment for female creatives.
