Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has revealed the fallout of his decision to decline payment for an award plaque. Taking to Instagram, the actor shared a screenshot of a message from an event organizer who withheld the award after he refused to sponsor or pay for it.
The organizer explained that they had asked for sponsorship to offset costs, implying that the award was contingent on Solade’s financial contribution. Solade shared the incident with the caption: “I refused to pay for the award plaque. This is the outcome.”
The revelation sparked widespread reactions, with fans and industry colleagues criticizing the practice of selling awards rather than granting them on merit.
Fans and Colleagues React
@Muyenyen1: “Do you blame them? This shows the numbers we deal with—votes, streams, and the like—can be bought, though not everyone succumbs.”
@Canista2: “Why care about awards when I know my onions as a professional?”
@IamGodsgift2: “Awards should be based on merit. Everything here is upside down.”
@Salau Ibrahim: “Awards shouldn’t be paid for.”
@BustleHustle001: “We worship money too much in this country.”
@Emeka of Lagos: “Tell them, boss!”
@Life_of_FlorenceBeautySkincare: “This is not new. I’ve turned down more than three awards due to this.”
@MeddysEmpire: “Wonders shall never end.”
The revelation highlights ongoing concerns about integrity in Nollywood’s award culture, sparking a broader conversation about professionalism and merit-based recognition.
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