Male entertainers also affected by sex-for-jobs — Temitayo Adeniyi

Actress, Temitayo Adeniyi, has said that the issue of sex-for-jobs is not limited to female entertainers.

Speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “Sex for gigs in the entertainment industry is a tale as old as time. And, that doesn’t only apply to the female gender alone. Men are actually not left out. Also, it is not limited to the entertainment industry. It happens in all sectors where male and female coexist.

“In the entertainment industry, it is mostly a case of two consenting adults. Whatever advances thrown at one can either be rejected or accepted; it is solely dependent on the individual. If it is otherwise, then it becomes a case of force.”

The actress, who has not been active on the movie scene for some time, stated that she took a break from acting, because she wanted to explore the world, acquire more knowledge, and focus on her businesses and investments.

Asked about the changes she would like to see in Nollywood, the light-skinned role interpreter said, “In recent times, there have been quite a lot of remarkable advancements in the Nigerian entertainment industry, and we are all proud of it. The industry is growing at a fast pace, and we are glad about that. I will love to see an industry that gives every talent a level playing field; where there isn’t stereotyping and favouritism.”