Veteran Nollywood actor Roy De Nani has opened up about the deep personal and professional struggles he has faced throughout his career in the Nigerian film industry.
Speaking during an appearance on the Where Is The Lie podcast, the actor revealed that he was at one point unofficially blacklisted, which severely affected his opportunities in Nollywood.
According to him, a powerful figure allegedly ordered that he should no longer be given acting roles.
“A man gave an order that nobody should give Roy De Nani a job again.
For years, even when I was already on set recording, a producer would come in and say, ‘No, cancel it. Stop,’” he recounted.
Beyond his career setbacks, the actor also shared heartbreaking details about his personal life.
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He revealed that when his brother passed away, none of his colleagues in the industry showed up to support him.
In an even more devastating revelation, Roy De Nani disclosed that he lost both his son and daughter due to his inability to afford life-saving medical treatment.
The children, who were living with Sickle Cell Disorder, required regular blood transfusions to survive.
“I lost my son, I lost my daughter because they needed blood transfusion so they could continue living, but there was no money to buy the blood, and they died,” he said.
He added that despite his years in the industry, he received no support from Nollywood during those difficult times.
“Nollywood never came to assist me.
Not that they don’t care, but they have not been touched. Let it be said that way,” he added.
The actor’s revelations have sparked conversations about welfare, support systems, and the treatment of veterans within the Nigerian entertainment industry.
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