Veteran Nigerian comic actor Wale Akorede, popularly known as Okunnu, has publicly called out marketer Olasco Films over an unpaid movie project.
In a recent interview on the SAWORO program with media personality Olugbenga Oropo Valentine, Okunnu revealed that he has yet to receive any payment for a movie he produced, directed, and starred in for Olasco Films several years ago.
The actor described the unpaid earnings as his “sweat,” emphasizing that he did not even receive a token amount, not “even N5 for pure water,” from the money generated by the film.
“I wrote a movie ‘Aare’. I directed it and played the lead role. Both part 1 and part 2 of the movie were released at the same time. I didn’t see a dime from it. I will be lying if I say Olasco gave me anything from the money made from my sweat,” Okunnu said.
He directly addressed Olasco Films’ founder, Mr. Akeem Balogun Olasco, stating, “I don’t know about tomorrow, but as at the moment, I haven’t forgiven Olasco.”
The revelation has sparked discussions online about fair compensation for creative professionals in Nollywood, with fans and fellow actors expressing support for Okunnu’s stance.
