“I’ve cried today, please stop calling me an actress” — Ayobami Ojo laments, reveals missed opportunities

Nollywood actress Ayobami Ojo has opened up about the challenges she faces because of her profession, revealing that being labelled an actress has allegedly cost her business opportunities, relationships and even property deals.

In an emotional viral video circulating online, the actress declared that she no longer wants to be identified as an actress, saying she is exhausted by the negative stereotypes associated with the profession.

According to Ojo, she once lost the opportunity to purchase a piece of land in Lagos after the seller’s wife allegedly objected to the transaction because she was an actress.

She also claimed that she was denied a rental property for her business after the landlord learned about her acting career.

The actress further alleged that societal prejudice has affected her personal life, including her romantic relationships.

She said family members and friends of a man she was interested in reportedly discouraged him from marrying her simply because she is an actress.

“What exactly did we do to you people?” she asked emotionally, insisting that she has never been involved in any scandal or wrongdoing that would justify such treatment.

Ojo criticised what she described as the unfair generalisation of actresses, arguing that many people judge women in the entertainment industry based on stereotypes and assumptions rather than their individual character.

The actress said she has worked hard to build her life, often working long hours in the United Kingdom to earn money and enjoy the rewards of her labour.

“I am just a girl who loves to enjoy life. I have suffered growing up and I want to spend my money and enjoy my money,” she said.

Fighting back tears, Ojo maintained that she is tired of the constant criticism and discrimination directed at actresses, adding that people are quick to celebrate entertainers but equally quick to condemn and bully them whenever they make mistakes.

She concluded by appealing to the public to stop judging actresses based on societal stereotypes, insisting that many of them are hardworking women simply pursuing their talents and careers.

Watch the video here….

“I’m tired of being called an actress” — Ayobami Ojo laments as she speaks on stigma over her profession pic.twitter.com/RVXUoiBCZa

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