Nollywood actress, Uche Iwuanyanwu has revealed why some actresses are sexually harassed. She stated that desperation makes them become victims of sexual harassment. Sex for roles has been a subject matter that has been at the front burner in Nollywood.
The mother of two in a recent interview said:” Desperation is the first thing that brings about sexual harassment. Once a director or a producers smells it, they begin to offer conditions. Even when you are good at what you do, once they sense desperation about you, the game may change. The girls don’t need to be desperate when they are good.”
Speaking further, she added that no one has been able to harass her sexually.
Hear her:”Why no one has ever harassed me or openly asked is because I have never been desperate. I don’t need to be because I know my craft. Another thing is that some girls actually present themselves to be harassed because they are so desperate they would do anything for the job. Some actually ask for it and dress for the occasion. My candid advice is, don’t ever get desperate and draw a line in your communication with these people. Most importantly, you are addressed the way you are dressed. Most producers see themselves as demigods because we have given them the power to feel so. Yes, we need them to showcase our craft and they need us too to produce their films. If you are good you don’t need to worship anybody to be successful in the industry”.