Renowned Nollywood actress, Jumoke George, has shed light on the reasons behind her 14-year hiatus from the film industry.
In an interview on Oyinmomo TV, the role interpreter opened up about the hurdles she encountered throughout her career, revealing that her deep complexion and steadfast refusal to engage in sexual favors for roles contributed significantly to her extended break from acting.
“My dark complexion was not the only setback I faced in my career. Another reason why I did not get movie roles for like 14 years is my refusal to sleep around. When directors complained that I was too dark and I would tell them to add my lightning to the scene to make me look lighter.
“You can’t push me to do something I do not want to do. I will glow with this skin till old age and do not forget, black does not crack. I started issues when about 20 to 30 executives wanted sex in exchange for roles.
“And I said, as long as God exists, I would not find myself in such a space. I didn’t get any movie roles for three years, and I did not understand what was happening until the day I saw one of our directors at Feminine Cafe at LTV 8, and asked him why he no longer called me for work.
“He then told me that their group of directors have decided not to give me roles and I was like why? He said it was because you refused to sleep with them. I just started crying and when I got home, I prayed to God to take control,” she said.