The actor revealed this during an interview with Punch. According to the Big Brother Africa winner, he took a break from acting because it doesn't pay much.
Actor says Nollywood producers can’t afford to pay what he wants to earn
Uti Nwachukwu has explained why he took a break from acting in Nollywood.
Recommended articles
“I haven’t been in the country, but I am back now. I took a break from acting because it doesn’t pay much and I am not ready for that kind of life," Nwachukwu said.
"I don’t want to pretend about it; so, I am only focusing on what brings greater remuneration, which is television presenting and hosting of events."
The actor who is also popular for his hosting duties on Africa Magic's Jara, said that acting will be just a hobby as he would now feature in only "exceptional movies."
ADVERTISEMENT
“Acting would just be a hobby because honestly, producers can’t afford to pay what I want to earn. But I will not stay away from movies totally; I will pick only exceptional movies instead of featuring in all the ones I am invited to partake in. I don’t have so much time for little money. I am not here to pretend all is well. I am in the industry to make money; I am not in the industry to play.”
Uti Nwachukwu, since winning the Big Brother Africa reality TV show has featured in Nollywood movies such as "In the Cupboard," "Weekend Getaway," "Finding Mercy," "Bursting Out" among others.
He will next be seen in "Mummy Dearest 2," a sequel to the 2015 movie of same name.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Amina, Ayinla, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, now Wole Soyinka – Nollywood enters biopic era
I am not your mate in this industry - Etinosa Idemudia tells Pere over debt
Kendrick Lamar beats Drake to set new Spotify record in the United States
See the teaser for Enioluwa Adeoluwa's upcoming limited series 'All of Us'
Ghana jollof is better than pizza, burgers and Nigeria jollof – Jeremie Frimpong
5 projects affected by the Drake Vs Kendrick Lamar rap beef
Ijele masquerade image goes viral in behind-the-scenes of Mena Ajakpovi's movie set
Chimezie Imo's 'Strawberry Chinny' to premiere at Essence Film Festival, see trailer
I can marry someone my parents don't accept - Singer Nasboi
Pulse Sports
Chelsea set to offer Romelu Lukaku and cash for Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen
Mikel Obi: Super Eagles legend goes viral speaking Hausa
Anthony Joshua: Nigerian-born boxer teams up with Mariah Carey, Naomi Campbell and Cuppy in France
ADVERTISEMENT
![Nollywood stunt coordinator, Adamseffects, revealed the challenges and the risks of stunt work in the Nigerian film industry. [Instagram/adamseffects]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'300'%20height%3D'172'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Nollywood stunt coordinator, Adamseffects, revealed the challenges and the risks of stunt work in the Nigerian film industry. [Instagram/adamseffects]")