One of the daughters of star actor, Taiwo Hassan, aka Ogogo, Kira Taiwo has revealed why she focuses more on skit-making than acting.
The mother of one, content creator and actress explained that some movie directors request sexual favours in exchange for roles, leading her to prioritise skit-making instead.
Kira shared that even being the daughter of an industry icon has not shielded her from such harassment.
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“I don’t receive movie scripts unless it’s for my dad’s films. The Yoruba movie industry can be tough, and for some people, you have to compromise to get ahead. I’m not interested in that. This generation is wild; people don’t care. All they want is to succeed, and I don’t want anyone telling me they made me,” she said.
“I will go slow and steady the way the Lord gives me. I don’t want to get to the top and someone tells me did I not sleep with you till you got to the top.”
Regarding her father’s support, she said, “My dad is the best, and I’m so grateful he’s mine. Despite his busy schedule, he always finds time to help with my content whenever I need him.”