Nigerian skit maker and actress, Kemi Ikuseedun, better known as Mummy Wa, recently opened up about facing sexual harassment in the movie industry.
She shared her experience during an appearance on the WithChude podcast, hosted by Chude Jideonwo.
Mummy Wa, rose to fame in 2023 after captivating audiences in skits alongside comedian Mr Macaroni. Her relatable portrayal quickly made her a fan favorite, cementing her place in the Nigerian entertainment scene.
Reflecting on her journey, Mummy Wa shared that while trying to establish her career, she faced persistent sexual harassment from some filmmakers. She revealed that these unwanted advances created a challenging environment for her, making it difficult to navigate her professional path. Despite these obstacles, she persevered, determined to build a successful career on her own terms.
She said,
“Behind the scenes, a lot of people are asking for things. They are requesting for a whole lot of things that I cannot do.
“Where do I want to start from? Me that I’m already coming from a place where they tell me ‘this thing will not work’. How many people do I want to sleep with?
“To be honest, you might actually sleep with somebody in the industry and you will still not blow with the role they will give you. I saw a lot of men. But guess what? Even the slim ones that don’t have anything, they are still asking for things from them.
“No woman is free. No woman is immune. But I can’t do it.”
Mummy Wa isn’t the first celebrity to speak up about the constant sexual requests from movie producers.
Actresses such as Omoni Oboli, Ruby Ojiakor, Halima Abubakar, Ruth Kadiri, Bioduj Okeowo better known as Omoborty, Dorcas Shola-Fapson amongst others have lamented about harassment in the industry.
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