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Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by dinma007: 2:04am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Nollywood actor Yemi Solade is fed up of Nigeria and has cried out that he may start planning on relocating to another country with his family. Read his rant during an interview with Punchng.com below. Solade noted that although some of his Nollywood colleagues seem to be doing well for themselves, they may be into other things asides from acting. “For the first time in a long while, I gave up on Nigeria. I might decide to relocate to another country and this is what I always criticise my colleagues for. Nigeria is killing me. I have been so patriotic, but I think I have to face the reality now. I have a job that is not putting meals on my table the way it should and I don’t want my children to suffer. It is terrible if we continue to lose our best minds to other countries. I don’t want to have money like Femi Otedola; I don’t pray for it and I don’t need it at my age. All I need are the basic things in life, which I can use to take care of myself, my wife and my children. “I struggle to get good jobs; I have done my best. I should have left Nigeria 20 years ago, but I stayed to contribute my quota to its development. I am getting older; I am older than some of the governors in Nigeria and I cannot be running to them for survival. I cannot steal money like some people do and we all know that stealing is not good. I pay my bills with the pay I get from producers, but it is tiny. I am bleeding inwards right now and it is not good for my age. I have to begin to look elsewhere for survival. “I am a thoroughbred professional. I don’t know what my colleagues do, though I see most of them running after people in government. I cannot serve one or two senators who will probably give me a jeep or any other car. Anytime I want to travel, the senator takes care of my ticket also. But that is not my orientation. I don’t need to run to anyone when I have a job. There is no way anyone will tell me that an actor who drives a luxury car gets the money from acting. Inasmuch as I don’t want to go into details, we all know this. Once our profession is attractive, actors don’t need to struggle to pay their bills. I have been an actor for over four decades; so, if I ask for N2m for a role, is it too much? Wizkid and Davido only perform on stage for a few minutes and they attract millions of naira. I am happy for these young men, but it is not the case for actors who spend long hours on set. The Yoruba arm of the industry is not as lucrative as you think. For me, I just stick to the job and I depend on whatever I earn as an actor from producers. From the look of things, the few of us who started early in the industry are the ones suffering. I am happy for the likes of Odunlade Adekola, who came afterwards and they feel he is better. Since the younger people share the resources with each other, what do I do? I am not a producer and I don’t think there is anything wrong about that. Once a producer calls you and you demand a certain amount, they run away and bring in their untrained friends. The actors who are getting it right should tell us how they have been able to live very comfortable. I have people that I go to for one help or the other, but they trivialise it and I can’t be begging you because I want you to invest in a project. Once you go to them for assistance, they can ask you to link them up with one actress.” https://lailasnews.com/nigeria-is-killing-me-i-might-relocate-soon-yemi-solade-laments/ 23 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by weyreypey: 2:12am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Hmmm deep deep .... Earlier you escape Nigeria the better 145 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by ogtavia(m): 3:56am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Honestly..i feel his pain. Its difficult to be honest in this country. 226 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by enoch273: 5:01am On Jun 16, 2018 |
If you like move to libya, there is a wide line between a JOB and a Career, the former leaves you Just Over Broke. 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by itspzpics(m): 5:51am On Jun 16, 2018 |
B4 nko 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by Nukilia: 7:08am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Have you seen anyone that is not affected by this cruel nation? 64 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by Dreyl(m): 7:15am On Jun 16, 2018 |
I guess you don't know this is a zoo, thank God I have two passports. 33 Likes |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by Mujtahida: 7:23am On Jun 16, 2018 |
ogtavia:Almost impossible to be honest in this country. Nigeria makes the imperative of survival too pressing, too choking, makes life so demanding. If you want some air, you gats to steal, deceive and cheat others. A regular Nigerian is a cheat. I'm not judging no one. Nigeria made us so. 118 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by lilfreezy: 9:19am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Their sophisticated leaders will not hear their cry 13 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by Nobody: 9:19am On Jun 16, 2018 |
no be Yoruba people wey make buhari win, why is he complaining now my friend enjoy your change 21 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by ozoebuka1(m): 9:19am On Jun 16, 2018 |
If you were one of those that voted Buhari in, I pray may your relocation never work 52 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by kennosklint(m): 9:19am On Jun 16, 2018 |
How that one take affect us.mtcheeeeww |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by IeatPussy: 9:20am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Lol. My visa is almost ready. i will watch 2026 world cup live. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by dollarcoolcat(m): 9:21am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Tbh this country is a joke that's not funny! forget those fake smiles in selfies, the kind of frustration people carry about eh... Many times it not village people, but a fvxk up nation I'm equally tired phew 28 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by Misterdhee1(m): 9:21am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Mujtahida:100% Truth! "Please consider listing as an event vendor on www.planit.ng to get more customers (100% FREE)" 2 Likes |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by Divay22(f): 9:21am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Never have one source of income. 34 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by eleojo23: 9:22am On Jun 16, 2018 |
The more I try to have hope in Nigeria, the more I see reasons to give up on her. Honestly, this is a frustrating place to live. Nothing is normal here. 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by kingthreat(m): 9:23am On Jun 16, 2018 |
True, as a web developer, I am being pressured to start yahoo yahoo everyday. It really is not easy to be honest in this country 31 Likes |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by Josh44s(m): 9:23am On Jun 16, 2018 |
This is exactly what every Nigerian is going through. We do not want Otedola or Dangote wealth, just the basic amenities to enable life and the environment conducive for us to live in. An ordinary nursery school teacher overseas live a standard life, a barber, mechanic, laborer, Sales reps live comfortable lives, own exotic rides, lives in good apartments overeseas. Policemen overseas are living so comfortable that you will want to join the police force not to mention the Army or Navy. This is the sad reality in Nigeria and almost 97% of countries in Africa. I am tired abeg, I am really tired and I give up just like this man. God help us. 106 Likes 12 Shares
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Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by Nobody: 9:23am On Jun 16, 2018 |
THIS IS NIGERIA...... 6 Likes |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by colonist(m): 9:23am On Jun 16, 2018 |
as much as I will concur with him as regards leaving this country ... cos even me, I don't understand Nigeria again he doesn't seem to sound like a person that is willing to do what ever it takes to seize his moment.... baba if it takes you to ask.... better do it.... u even have people u can ask... some people don't have. Na jungle we de so.... do what u can to put food on the table man. 10 Likes |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by phadat(m): 9:24am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Touched and at the same time speechless, a talented actor for crying out loud it is well 35 Likes |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by Shortyy(f): 9:24am On Jun 16, 2018 |
OMG his children are cute!! 24 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by Chiefkk200: 9:24am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Nice decision 2 Likes |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by greggng: 9:24am On Jun 16, 2018 |
dinma007: Intact he is saying the truth. I do see him at gowon estate were the wife has a shop. Things is not well with him. Then wife is a mix race. Her mum from Switzerland. I wonder what the husband is still doing in this shit hole 26 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by Temple1288(m): 9:24am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Dreyl: Bro in a matter of months I shall be a proud owner of the Russian Passport 8 Likes |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by Nobody: 9:25am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Nigeria my country,abeg dnt go o,we are in dis togeda 8 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by lastempero: 9:25am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Dog eat dog thats the OT here and the world at large,it's a capitalist world the earlier u sink that into ur mind the better for u. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by Nobody: 9:25am On Jun 16, 2018 |
colonist:I think you have a point 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by onatisi(m): 9:26am On Jun 16, 2018 |
who is he complaining to now ? it is better for him to do the right thing now , he should have relocated long time ago when he had all the chances and he was much younger . when femi ogedengbe left , most of them were laughing and making jest of him. 21 Likes |
Re: Yemi Solade: 'Nigeria Is Killing Me! I Might Relocate Soon' by KanwuliaExtra: 9:26am On Jun 16, 2018 |
Lamentations from A SHYTE HOLE! The SHYTE HOLE will KILL YOU! Lucky to have escaped! Not even TARTY BILLYON $$$ for my AKANTY oooooo can make me stay in that SHYTE HOLE with a Fulani Herdsman as president! Tufiaaaaaaa kwa!!!! DIRTY, SMELLING, DEPRESSING COUNTRY OF A SHYTE HOLE! Goodluck sir! ONLY THIEVES make it BIG in Africa! Or you have to sleep with Abacha’s corpse for ritual to get “oil BLOKOS”! 16 Likes |
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