No more sexual harassment in Nollywood —Raymond Okafor

Nollywood’s actor, Raymond Okafor, who was recently appointed by the President of Actors Guild of Nigeria,  Emeka Rollas, as a member of the National Task Force of the Guild, has declared that sexual harassment no longer exists in  Nollywood.

In a chat with R, Okafor stated that the so-called sexual harassment that used to be very rampant in the industry is a thing of the past, citing some reasons for the development.

He said: “Those sexual harassments don’t even happen anymore as they used to. These days,  the filmmakers are more interested in making money than sleeping with girls. Perhaps, the other reason may be based on the fact that there are now too many beautiful girls in Nollywood that they are too tired to even make a move on them. Sex for roles is a thing of the past.

“Prominent filmmakers I know don’t have sex on their minds but making successful movies that make them smile to the banks. Look at it this way, how many people can they sleep with? The only way they can lobby them is not through sex. Some of the girls are not even interested in sex any more. What they do now is probably ask you to bring money and produce for you and make their own money.

“It goes back to what I said earlier that you need money in Nollywood to be successful. If all you have to offer is sex,  you are lost because nobody is interested in sex anymore.

“Even when you have talent, it is not a guarantee without money. It is like having the talent but no platform to showcase it. With money, you can make the platform available and pay your passage to success.

“Another thing is to be loyal and make sure anytime you have the opportunity you kill it. Because when you have a job that is well done you are most likely to get another one.”

Raymond Okafor stands at 6.8 feet, making him the tallest man in Nollywood.

He has featured in films including Destiny, Better Tomorrow, The Hookup, Twins Apart,  Unholy Siblings,  Amaka, Mama G-square, Our Bond and 21 Days Night.