Moji Afolayan Exposes Nollywood's Dark Past: “I Was Blacklisted for Refusing Sexual Advances”
Veteran Nollywood actress Moji Afolayan has opened up on the painful truth behind her absence from the spotlight, revealing she was blacklisted by film marketers after refusing sexual favours — a practice that, according to her, was once rampant in the Nigerian film industry.
In a candid interview on Oyinmomo TV, the 57-year-old daughter of legendary actor Adeyemi ‘Adelove’ Afolayan, exposed the toxic power dynamics that ruled the industry in the era when marketers controlled Nollywood’s financing and casting.
“Because I did not do it, they held a meeting among themselves not to call me… I did not offer my body for sex,” she said solemnly.
“My husband, who married me, has not even done anything. I cannot trade my body for movies.”
💔 “Casting Couch” in Nollywood: A Dirty Secret Uncovered
Moji revealed that many producers expected actresses to exchange sex for roles, and that her refusal — rooted in her values and upbringing — meant she was deliberately shut out of roles and opportunities.
“They told me, ‘is it only your husband?’ Just because I didn’t give them my body, they denied me roles,” she said.
She also claimed some married women in the industry engaged in these exploitative deals while their husbands remained unaware, stating boldly,
“They are watching this interview. I am exposing their secrets now.”
🧭 Our Take: Dignity Over Stardom
In an era when social media and streaming platforms are democratizing Nollywood, Moji Afolayan’s story is a painful but powerful reminder of what women endured to protect their dignity in a system stacked against them.
While others traded values for fame, Moji chose the harder path of principle. Today, her voice is not only courageous — it’s needed more than ever. Her revelation shines a light on the long-silenced reality many actresses faced behind the glamour.
Her words cut deep:
“I thank God I stood with my dignity. That is what I am enjoying today.”
🧠 Lessons Nollywood Must Learn:
Power in silence is complicity
No role or fame is worth the cost of dignity
The industry must protect women, not exploit them
Gatekeeping must end — talent should rise, not transactions
🙏 A Voice for the Voiceless
Moji also spoke in honour of a late colleague who was rejected by a major marketer for refusing to comply, highlighting that she was not alone in her silent struggle.
Now, with YouTube and digital platforms changing the narrative, Moji reflects:
“They pushed us to social media… now we can thrive on YouTube. I cherish my body more than anything. Even my husband knows.”
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