Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has raised concerns over the decline in professionalism within the Nigerian film industry, citing a lack of discipline and commitment among actors.
Speaking as a guest on Rubbin’ Minds, Wright expressed disappointment with the work ethic she has encountered since returning to the industry.
“I don’t feel professionalism in Nollywood like we used to,” she said.
“Sometimes, call time is 8:00 AM, and you see people showing up at 10 or 11. And you’re left wondering, ‘What’s going on?’ Well, they are superstars, maybe we were not. That’s not how I was trained.”
The actress, who stepped away from acting to focus on raising her children, reflected on how Nollywood once upheld strict discipline on set.
“I remember when we used to have strict discipline on set. But now, I’ve been on a couple of movie sets since I got back, and I find myself waiting for hours for the ‘stars’ to arrive,” she added.
Addressing her decision to take a break from acting, Wright emphasized the importance of being present in her children’s lives, particularly when raising them abroad.
“There is a time in a woman’s life and in a child’s life when they need you more than ever. My children were abroad, and I had to leave everything to take care of them. I would always advise parents—especially those with kids overseas—not to leave their children in someone else’s care at certain ages. That’s when they start saying, ‘You’re not my mom; you can’t talk to me like that. You’re not my dad,’” she said.
