Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko has disclosed that his fame has not translated into financial success despite working in the film industry for long.
Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, the 71-year-old actor stated that by Nigerian standards, he does not consider himself as a rich man although he is satisfied with his financial status.
“I have been in this industry for this long. I thank God that I can eat three square meals. But can I claim to be a rich man by Nigerian standards? No,” he said.
Kosoko further highlighted the devastating impact of piracy on the Nigerian movie industry, calling for stricter laws to curb the menace.
“The punishment in the copyright law for piracy is still not strong enough as far as I am concerned. Somebody who has been pirating people’s works for years is a billionaire, so how much do you want to fine him?” he asked.
“Fine him N500 million, and he will just bring it out of what he has sold. But if you attach a 20-year jail sentence to it with no option of a fine, people will refrain from piracy,” he added.
Jide Kosoko begun his Nollywood career as a child actor in 1964 with the television series Makanjuola.
He is still a respected figure who advocates improved regulations to safeguard the industry.
Credit: 3news.com
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