Moji Afolayan has finally opened up about her decade-long absence from Nollywood, shocking fans with revelations of sexual harassment and a deliberate blacklist by top film marketers. The veteran actress, 57, revealed in a powerful interview with Oyinmomo TV that her refusal to sleep with industry marketers cost her work, fame, and income—but not her dignity.
The revered Yoruba movie star, who is married to actor Ojopagogo, disclosed that her principled stance against sleeping with marketers triggered a coordinated move to exile her from film projects. According to her, this wasn’t an isolated case, as many married actresses secretly traded sexual favors for movie roles—often with their husbands waiting outside during the transactions.
Moji recalled how, during Nollywood’s marketer-driven era, producers depended heavily on the financial backing of marketers. “Because I didn’t offer myself to them, they agreed among themselves to stop calling me for roles,” she said. “It was a cartel. They made their own stars—putting them on posters and in every movie.”
The actress lamented that the practice not only created a toxic gatekeeping culture in the industry but also denied the audience the chance to see truly talented performers. Despite the personal cost, she expressed no regrets for standing her ground. “I may have lost fame, but I protected my body. That’s more important to me than popularity,” she declared.
She credited the rise of digital platforms—especially YouTube—for returning power to filmmakers who were once held hostage by marketers. “Now, we don’t need them anymore. We put our content online, and the people decide. That’s real freedom,” she said.
Her candid revelations have sparked widespread conversations on social media, as industry veterans and fans rally around her bravery and call for transparency and reform in Nollywood. Her story is reigniting discussions on sexual harassment in the creative industry and the long-overdue need for structural accountability.
As one of Nollywood’s first ladies of dignity, Moji Afolayan’s truth isn’t just a personal catharsis—it’s a call to action.
