Biodun Okeowo alleges sexual pressure led to her Nollywood exit

• Nollywood actress Biodun Okeowo revealed that she exited the film industry due to sexual pressures she faced from marketers
• Okeowo revealed that marketers blacklisted her and hindered her from getting movie roles after she declined their unwanted advances
• Despite the challenges, the curvy actress expressed gratitude to God and stated that she's now doing well, igniting reactions from fans

Nigerian actress Biodun Okeowo, famously known as Omoborty, has alleged that she left Nollywood due to sexual pressure from industry marketers. 

In a now-deleted Instagram post, she claimed that after rejecting unwanted advances, she was blacklisted and prevented from securing movie roles. 

Okeowo revealed that some marketers went as far as instructing producers not to feature her in films and even removed her image from a movie poster despite her being the head actress. 

Frustrated by the situation, she said she eventually walked away from acting. 

“Marketers were the reason I left the industry after blacklisting me for refusing to remove my panties. They even told producers to stop featuring me in movies and went as far as removing my head from the poster of a film where I played the lead role. 

“How many of their weird actions should I even talk about? They did so much damage to my career then that I eventually got tired of acting and walked away by myself. 

“I developed so much hatred for a job I once had so much passion for that I began to turn jobs down. 

Despite the challenges and pain, the actress, now based in the US, shared that she has emerged stronger. Expressing gratitude for her success, she concluded: 

“Story for another day sha. But God will judge all evildoers. Thank God I am a living testimony today! I'm extremely doing well."

Her revelation has sparked debate online, with some fans interpreting her statement as a refusal to take on sex scenes rather than an experience of sexual harassment. 

Others, however, commended her for standing her ground and upholding her integrity in the face of industry pressures. 

Reactions pour in following Biodun Okeowo's revelation 

TheRadar compiled some reactions below;

@Maddybwilliams commented:” Not everyone is indecent. Glad you stood your ground.”

@seniajibade commented: “The evil doers will not go unpunished. They will eventually get what’s coming.”

@IamTomieBlack commented: “We now use Netflix and cinemas. No need of marketers

Come and do what you have always love doing.”

@IamJasmine07 commented; “Nonsense!! Una no fit mention their names make we know them and also cancel them make una stop telling stories that aren't complete.”

@nonsenseapp commented: “But you can watch a American movies where there is sex scenes but you don’t want to remove original pant so what’s the extent of acting.”

@smdd105 commented: “In a candid interview, she expressed her intention to focus more on film production and other business ventures. She emphasized her commitment to maintaining her values, stating, “No nude scenes for me, no matter the pay.” 

@faka11192 commented: “I like decision she takes,what’s gonna be is gonna be.”

@Sunrich1111 commented: “Stop lying, if ur good at what u do... nobody will tell u to remove ur panties. Morover what's so special about ur vjey self...go an d rest false accusations.”

@Olamilekann_ commented: “You can still return, YouTube way. Almost all actors have YouTube TV now. You're your own producer and marketer there.” 

@Yemclem1401 commented: “I said since Trump don enter. Even Satan no get rest. 

It's like 2025 na no secret year.”

Nollywood actress Bukunmi Oluwashina shares thoughts on strained relationships among female actors

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Bukunmi Oluwashina shared her observations on the strained relationships among female actors in Nollywood. 

The actress highlighted the contrast between the warm camaraderie among male actors and the rigidity among female actors. 

Bukunmi's comments sparked a lively debate, raising questions about the factors contributing to the apparent strain among female actors in Nollywood.