We can’t deny sex-for-role exists – Abidemi Adisa

By Ayo Onikoyi
Fast-rising Nollywood actress and filmmaker Abidemi Adisa has acknowledged the existence of the controversial sex-for-role practice in the Nigerian movie industry, saying it remains one of the factors discouraging talented individuals from pursuing careers in entertainment.
The actress, however, disclosed that she has never been pressured to exchange sexual favors for movie roles since joining the industry.
Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, Adisa said the problem extends beyond women and is not peculiar to Nollywood alone.
“Sex-for-role exists and it is one of the things driving many talented people away from the Nigerian movie industry. It is not even limite...