Veteran actress, Lanre Hassan, aka Iya Awero, has distanced herself from the ‘acting-by-barter’ system said to be prevalent in the Yoruba film industry.
The concept is that of appearing in one another’s films for a little pay or for free.
According to the actress who just got a house gift from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, she only acts for her pay.
“I don’t do that. If I want to work with anyone, I would ask them how much they have to offer me. If I am okay with the fee, I would go ahead to do the job,” she noted in an interview with ‘Saturday Punch’.
On the new home, she said:
“I am very thankful to the Lagos State government. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said that it is not after we die that we should be celebrated, and that is very important. If one is appreciated in one’s lifetime, one would know one is doing well and one would even strive to do better. That way, the younger generations would also be encouraged to put in their best because they know they would be celebrated.
“We (entertainers) make people laugh away their sorrows and it does feel good when we are appreciated. Others should also learn a lesson from what the Lagos State government has done.”
