- Nigerian actor and comedian Ijoba Lande claimed in a live session that he was paid N90,000 for a month's work on a movie production with Funke Akindele
- He stated that he was overwhelmed by the job and didn't negotiate with the movie producer before accepting the role
- Lande's revelation sparks heated debate among social media users
Nigerian comedian and actor Ijoba Lande recently opened up about a time he felt shortchanged while working on a movie set.
During a TikTok live session, Lande revealed that he spent an entire month filming a production with renowned actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele at Amen Estate, only to receive N90,000 as payment.
"There was a time Funke Akindele called me for a movie production at Amen Estate, and we spent one month there. I was shocked when she gave me N90k after spending one month."
Lande expressed his disappointment, stating that he was shocked by the meager compensation. The comedian advised upcoming actors to negotiate their fees before accepting roles and not to idolise top industry figures.
"I have learnt my lessons. I will always state my charges before going to any location. When she called me, I was too excited to discuss payment, only to end up with N90k after one month,"
Lande added.Although Lande did not disclose specific details about the movie, including its title and his role, his revelation has sparked a heated debate among social media users, with opinions divided on the matter.
Reactions trail Ijoba Lande's revelation
@Ibile_Blog wrote: “What this guy is saying is the main reason I stop nollywood acting, I’ve been in a film village working day and night for a month and guess what, I borrowed money to go back home after we call it a rap. It happened several times, the PM will always give you hope of blowing, they’ll keep promising you a big role that’ll blow you so you won’t even care about the money Bcx you want to blow. Wo the story long jare, can’t type.”
@it_Rutie wrote: “Na why people no dey help other people be this.”
@Riddwane wrote: “So how’s that Funke Akindele’s fault? 🙄.”
@bababunmiagbeb1 wrote: “If we keep on walking away from ‘exploitation’ then how do we correct the wrong? Many are exploiting people under the pretense of ‘I’m doing you a favor’.”
@Maxwelzdad wrote: “You won't support the exploitation or injustice ke? Riddwane 90k per month come on you can do better. You don't have to always speak i just want you to know this.”
@McKuzz wrote: “people always want to rant due to unwarranted entitlement.... you were given a contract and told the amount your acting skills was worth for the duration of the shoot and you agreed... Now you are saying this, Are you not the bad person here like?”
@SimonColeB wrote: “I have been reading a lot of on-line gist and rumours about Funke Akindele's alleged lack of empathy and man management skills but I refused to believe it. However, when many people or workers of hers come to complain about the same thing you might be forced to believe that there might be truth to their claims,which will rather be unfortunate because her screen character is loved but not many truly know her behind the scenes character except what they see in movies. No one really knows anyone fully.”
@Larry_Winky24 wrote: “She’s is a user jare I know two people that work with her for yrs and gain noting 🤦🏽♂️sonorous, Martin they are very good singer now they are in Ilorin walking around 😌.”
@CorneticusT wrote: “I have read about 2 to 3 stories of different people about her. A girl from Jennifer's diary who stopped acting. A girl and now Lande.”
@funfor10k wrote: “What’s wrong in using people? U want her to use herself??? Use people all the way but make sure pay them for their effort as agreed and that’s exactly what she does. Next.”
@samfuye wrote, “They usually don’t let the upcomings to sign any contract, they use the fame to deceive them, being an upcoming they just jump on the call and do whatever they are been told, some don’t even get paid…The hunger that pushes human to make it in the field they have chosen… it’s so simple Mama, all she had to tell him is, come to the set, you know my movies do go viral, I will pay you well, and at the end of 30days, 90k is the well being paid, while some don’t even get paid.”
Baba Tee confesses to intimate encounter with Lande’s wife, Darasimi denies infidelity
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Nigerian actor and comedian Baby Tee admitted to a brief intimate encounter with Darasimi, the wife of comedian Lande.
He apologised for his actions, blaming them on intoxication during a game of "Truth or Dare" and claiming he was set up by Marygold and Darasimi.
His confession follows Lande's allegations of infidelity against his wife, in which he named Baby Tee as one of the 21 men involved with her.