Tayo Faniran Accuses Nollywood Of ‘Magomago’ And Career Sabotage

Actor Tayo Faniran has accused parts of the Nollywood industry of operating through favouritism, personal connections and what he described as “magomago”, claiming the system can prevent talented people from getting opportunities.
Speaking with TVC, the former Big Brother Africa winner said his criticism was based on his own experiences in the film industry rather than observations from the sidelines.
Faniran argued that recognition in Nollywood does not always reflect the quality of an actor, director or producer’s work, claiming that personal impressions and established relationships can influence who receives opportunities.
“Some people made their own impression of me when I was ...