Kanayo O. Kanayo Proposes Lifetime Royalties for Nollywood Actors

• Kanayo O. Kanayo has urged the Actors Guild of Nigeria to introduce lifetime royalties for actors, saying it would help prevent financial struggles after their acting careers decline.
• He also suggested the creation of a dedicated agency responsible for overseeing and enforcing the implementation of the royalty system across the country.

Popular Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has proposed a new policy aimed at improving the welfare of actors and actresses in the Nigerian film industry.

The veteran actor called on the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) to consider implementing a system where actors receive lifetime royalty payments from movies they feature in, especially those distributed on streaming platforms.

According to him, such a policy would ensure that performers continue to earn from their work long after production, providing financial stability throughout their careers.

He also suggested the creation of a dedicated agency responsible for overseeing and enforcing the implementation of the royalty system across the country.

Kanayo O. Kanayo noted that many actors struggle financially after they stop getting roles, stressing that a structured royalty system would help address the issue.

The proposal has sparked conversations within the entertainment industry, with many stakeholders highlighting the need for reforms that protect the long-term interests of creative professionals.

In other news… At a recent concert in Enugu, rapper Phyno took an unexpected moment on stage to advocate for reconciliation between social media influencer VeryDarkMan and businessman Blord.

The conflict started when VeryDarkMan claimed that Blord had used his image on promotional billboards without permission, a situation that recently led to Blord being taken to Kuje Prison in Abuja.

During his performance, Phyno addressed VeryDarkMan indirectly, urging him with the words: “VDM, withdraw the case.” The crowd immediately recognized this as a plea for resolving the dispute amicably and placing peace above confrontation.

Phyno’s call for unity has sparked online discussions, with many fans commending him for leveraging his influence to promote understanding and calm tensions.