According to a recent video from 10:12 by Agbaletu TV on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Veteran Nollywood actress Yetunde Ogunsola has opened up about the harsh realities faced by female actors in the industry’s early days, revealing that women were rarely courted but rather commanded into marriage.
In a recent candid interview, Ogunsola detailed how male colleagues and powerful figures exerted undue influence, leaving actresses with little autonomy over their personal lives. She stated that during that era, men did not toast or woo women with romance, but instead issued ultimatums, making marriage feel like a mandate rather than a choice.
The thespian recounted instances where actresses were pressured to accept proposals out of fear of being blacklisted or losing professional opportunities. Ogunsola’s revelations shed light on the systemic power imbalances that once plagued the entertainment scene, where talent often took a backseat to patriarchal control.
While acknowledging that the industry has evolved significantly, she stressed the importance of remembering these struggles to safeguard the freedom and respect actresses enjoy today. Her comments have since sparked widespread conversations about gender dynamics and the progress made in Nollywood.
His Words: “When we started acting, the bosses didn’t woo us before marriage; they commanded or forced us to marry them….See More