Kanayo O. Kanayo praises YouTube for liberating Nollywood from oppressive movie marketers
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo commends YouTube for playing a crucial role in liberating the Nigerian film industry from the control and suppression of dominant movie marketers.
He recalls a time when movie marketers wielded immense power, leading to unfair treatment of actors, including suspensions without due process. Kanayo reveals that these marketers imposed fines and restrictions on actors, hindering their financial and creative growth.
With the rise of YouTube and digital platforms, filmmakers and actors gained newfound freedom and independence from the traditional market control.
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