Nollywood actress Ruth Eze has taken to Instagram to express her frustration with the “fakeness” and “fake love” in the industry.
In a candid post, she questioned how people could celebrate someone they have criticized while still speaking negatively about them. Eze admitted she struggles to fake a smile and lamented how the industry operates in a way that doesn’t align with her personal values of authenticity.
“The level of fakeness and fake love in Nollywood ehn. Jesus have mercy,” Eze wrote, expressing disbelief at how people could pretend to be supportive while criticizing others behind their backs. She added, “Celebrating somebody you have criticized and still criticizing the hell out of them. OMG.” Eze’s post has sparked conversations about the toxic culture of pretentiousness in Nollywood and the pressure actors and actresses face to conform.
Ruth Eze is not the only celebrity to speak out about the lack of genuine connections in the entertainment industry. Yoruba actor Kevin Ikeduba also recently criticized Nollywood, calling out the industry’s prevalence of fake people who pretend to be something they’re not. Ikeduba expressed his dismay over how love and support are rarely shown in a true and sincere manner.
Former singer Cynthia Morgan echoed similar sentiments about the music industry. She shared her experience of feeling abandoned during a crisis, revealing that only two people showed up to support her when she was struggling. Morgan noted that the industry’s fake friendships often surface when artists are trending or when they need help with projects.
Adding to the chorus of voices calling out the industry’s insincerity, Nigerian rapper Terry G lamented how he was ignored by his colleagues during difficult times. He questioned the fairness of being treated this way after he had once offered his support to others in need. Terry G’s disillusionment with the industry mirrors the frustration expressed by Eze and other stars who have found the entertainment world to be full of opportunistic relationships rather than true friendship.
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