How I was not paid for role I played — Bisola Omobolanle

By Ayo Onikoyi

Fast-rising Nollywood actress Olaide Bisola Omobolanle, popularly known as Nicebody4real, has opened up on one of the most difficult experiences she has faced since joining the Nigerian movie industry, revealing that she once spent over a month on a film set without receiving any payment for her role.

The Ogun State-born actress, who officially began her acting career in June 2024, disclosed that she also had to bear the cost of her accommodation, feeding, transportation and wardrobe during the production.

Speaking about the experience, Omobolanle said she remained on location for more than a month under challenging conditions without any financial support from the production team.

“I stayed on location for over a month. My accommodation wasn’t paid for, there was no food allowance, no fuel support and I wasn’t even paid for the role I acted. I also had to buy extra clothes because I never imagined I would stay that long,” she said.

Despite the setback, the actress said her passion for acting kept her going and prevented her from becoming discouraged.

“I didn’t complain because I have so much passion for acting. I love what I do, and that passion helped me overcome the challenges,” she added.

Since making her Nollywood debut, Omobolanle has featured in several Yoruba movies, including Bi Ife Oto, Omo Yankee, Vinto International and Abiamo, steadily building a reputation as one of the industry’s emerging talents.

Although still relatively new to Nollywood, the actress said she remains committed to improving her craft and overcoming the hurdles that often confront young actors seeking to establish themselves in the competitive film industry.

Her story highlights the sacrifices many aspiring actors endure before attaining success, with industry observers describing her resilience and determination as qualities that could propel her to greater heights in Nollywood.

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