Why actresses are richer than their male counterparts – Charles Inojie

Veteran Nollywood actor and director, Charles Inojie, shared an observation that most female actors tend to have more wealth compared to their male counterparts. This is often attributed to the additional income they generate from interactions with affluent and influential individuals in society.

Inojie mentioned that certain actresses, even those with minor roles in movies, may possess more wealth than numerous actors who have taken on major roles.

According to him, actresses know that regardless of whatever the filmmaker is paying then, huge amount will come later from people who will patronize them after watching the movie

This viewpoint from the accomplished actor was expressed during the recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast.

“I spoke about the influx of daughters of Jezebel that came into the industry, still coming into the industry. When you see some of them you will know that they can’t even pass an audition. They will struggle with minor roles here and there. And the next thing you will hear is that she just acquired a multi-million mansion and a 2025 Range Rover.

“You will hear she just got N40 million mansion for her mum. And she got a N150 million mansion for herself. Then as a male actor you began to ask yourself, ‘What’s happening? Are they paying them extra after settling us?’ But you know that for the female folk, their streams of income are many.

“For instance, whenever some of my politician friends call me, I know they are watching African Magic. They will be like, ‘Charles, I’m watching one movie right now. There’s this particular girl. Can I have…’ That’s the multiple streams of income for them [actresses].

“Even the actresses know that regardless of whatever the filmmaker is paying them, huge amount is going to come later from people who patronise them after watching the movie. So, by the time a Senator calls here and a House of Representatives member calls there. One big business executive calls there and they put it together… Before you know, one of them would buy a multi-million naira duplex in Lekki.”