Ibrahim Chatta, a Nollywood actor, has finally
responded to allegations that he is an underappreciated actor in the genre.
Contrary to popular assumption, he isn’t
underappreciated, he said in an interview with his colleague Biola Bayo for her
podcast, Talk to B. According to the Yoruba actor, he is fortunate to have
received so much grace from God, which he doesn’t deserve.
Ibrahim revealed that he is one of the highest-paid
Yoruba-speaking actors, and his colleagues know that his charges are high, but
because he doesn’t post things on social media, people think he is wise.
“And I will say this to my fans, I love you so much.
You guys are amazing people. A lot of times, people will say Ibrahim Chatta is
underrated; no, I am one lucky bastard. I have enjoyed the grace of God too
much. I don’t deserve the things God did to me. I am one of the highest-paid
Yoruba-speaking actors. My colleagues know that my charges are high, but
because they don’t see me posting things on social media, they think otherwise.
My fans have helped me get a good life, despite that I
am not educated. What helped me was I was already earning from music
(soundtrack), so I was able to get paid whenever people wanted me to feature in
their movies, even when my colleagues hadn’t started demanding money”.
Elsewhere in the interview, Ibrahim had opened up on
his past struggles as a bus conductor. He revealed that he once lived in a room
with 9 people, and it was difficult. He said he would walk from Agege to Ikeja
and even worked as a bus conductor for eight years. The talented actor noted
how he had worked so hard in life and prayed that God crown his efforts.
Ibrahim has no doubt come a long way in his career.
Just a few days back, his colleague, Odunlade Adekola had honored him with a
recognition award for his contribution to the Yoruba movie industry.
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