"I was told to take off my pants before I could get movie roles," actress Jumoke George reveals (Video).

Veteran actress Jumoke George recently opened up about the predatory pressures she faced in the Nigerian film industry, revealing that these experiences led to her 14-year hiatus from acting. In an emotional interview on Oyinmomo TV, George detailed the intense pressures she faced, describing how some powerful figures demanded sexual favors in exchange for roles, threatening her career when she refused.

George shared that her steadfast refusal to compromise her principles nearly cost her a once-thriving career. Proud of her rich, dark complexion, she recalled that some directors pressured her to bleach her skin to fit narrow beauty standards, further complicating her path in the industry. In one disturbing account, she remembered a director bluntly informing her that she was being blacklisted for her refusal to engage in the "casting couch" culture.

Reflecting on her experiences, the 59-year-old actress stated, “My skin tone was not the only setback. I didn’t see the back of a camera for 14 years because I refused to sleep around. They said I was too dark, but I told them to adjust the lighting.” She emphasized her pride in her natural beauty, vowing to "glow with this skin till old age," and shared her commitment to maintaining her integrity, even as the industry’s pressures grew relentless.

George’s bravery in confronting the industry’s toxic culture has shed new light on the experiences many actors endure, where talent is often secondary to the demands of powerful figures.

Watch her speak below...

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