{"id":159963,"date":"2025-01-17T14:58:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T13:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.max1023.fm\/?p=159963"},"modified":"2025-01-17T14:58:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T13:58:24","slug":"masskennyd-speaks-out-against-sex-for-roles-in-nollywood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agogofm.gridpapaservers.com\/?p=159963","title":{"rendered":"MassKennyD Speaks Out Against Sex for Roles in Nollywood"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden @container\/thread\">\n<div class=\"h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-rdjsq-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-rdjsq-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\">\n<article class=\"w-full scroll-mb-[var(--thread-trailing-height,150px)] text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-11\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"51fdca4a-9e68-4d8d-a5c9-90652e5e014b\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<h1><strong>Adebowale Kehinde aka MassKennyD Speaks Out Against &#8220;Sex for Roles&#8221; in Nollywood<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Rising Nollywood actress and young entrepreneur,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.max1023.fm\"><strong> Adebowale Kehinde<\/strong><\/a>, also known as MassKennyD, has firmly stated that sex for roles should never be an option for any aspiring actress in the Nigerian film industry. In a candid interview with <em>The Nation<\/em>, the talented actress emphasized that such practices are not only inappropriate but also dangerous for anyone looking to make a name in the industry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-159964\" src=\"https:\/\/demo.max1023.fm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Adebowale-Kehinde-556x340-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"844\" height=\"516\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>MassKennyD\u2019s Stand on Sex for Roles in Nollywood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MassKennyD, a graduate of Accounting from the Esa-Oke College of Technology in Osun State, expressed her strong stance on the issue, saying, \u201cIt should never be an option for any aspiring actress in the industry, and it\u2019s a dangerous path to tread.\u201d Her bold statement highlights the importance of integrity and professionalism for anyone pursuing a career in Nollywood.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fighting Against Bullying and Promoting Respect in Nollywood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to speaking out against exploitation, MassKennyD shared her personal experiences with bullying in the industry. She revealed, \u201cI have never liked the feeling of being bullied. This is something almost every last child can relate with. For this reason, I have a strong aversion to bullying.\u201d The actress further explained how she handles difficult situations, saying, \u201cI try not to overstep my boundaries so as not to create issues with senior colleagues because I like to fight for what\u2019s right and just.\u201d MassKennyD recounted an incident on set where she was spoken to rudely, but remained calm until a coordinator intervened to address the situation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Passion to Profession: MassKennyD\u2019s Journey to Nollywood<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MassKennyD\u2019s journey into acting began early in life. She shared, \u201cRight from when I was in primary school, I always enjoyed performing with the Drama &amp; Cultural Group, and this continued even in secondary school.\u201d After completing her O&#8217;Level education, she met Nollywood star Aunty Laide Bakare, who became a mentor to her. MassKennyD described how Aunty Laide took her under her wing, introducing her to the world of film sets, further fueling her passion for acting.<\/p>\n<p>Though she did not have formal training at the time, MassKennyD was determined to learn and grow. \u201cI shared my desire to be trained formally with her, then she took me to the late Dejo Tunfulu, who had an academy then,\u201d MassKennyD recalled.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MassKennyD\u2019s Nollywood Filmography and Upcoming Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MassKennyD has featured in several Nollywood movies, including <em>Owo Ma Go<\/em>, <em>Inu Ji<\/em>, <em>Omoge Jemila<\/em>, <em>Ago Kan Oru<\/em>, <em>Omo Meji<\/em>, <em>Temilade Oniyepe<\/em>, <em>Secretary<\/em>, <em>Iwa<\/em>, <em>Akuko Oru<\/em>, <em>Itele<\/em>, <em>Oga Google<\/em>, <em>Kakaki<\/em>, and <em>Jomiloju<\/em>. She is also working on her own production, <em>Okinni<\/em>, which is currently in development.<\/p>\n<p>As she continues to build her career, MassKennyD remains a powerful voice for change in Nollywood, advocating for a safer, more respectful environment for all actors and actresses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-2 flex gap-3 empty:hidden -ml-2\">\n<div class=\"items-center justify-start rounded-xl p-1 flex\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pr-2 lg:pr-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent w-full\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base px-3 md:px-4 w-full md:px-5 lg:px-4 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adebowale Kehinde aka MassKennyD Speaks Out Against &#8220;Sex for Roles&#8221; in Nollywood Rising Nollywood actress and young entrepreneur, Adebowale Kehinde, also known as MassKennyD, has firmly stated that sex for roles should never be an option for any aspiring actress in the Nigerian film industry. 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