Sexual harassment in the creative industry has become a major concern for many women. There have been stories of women in the industry who have been forced to give in to sexual demands from influential men in order to secure certain roles and opportunities.
This issue was recently highlighted by actress Akofa Edjeani on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z. She shared how she lost a movie role because she refused to sleep with a film director. After the show, another actress (name withheld) also came forward with her own story.
According to her, she was introduced to a movie producer by a friend from the same church. The man asked her to come to his office for an audition the next day. Unfortunately, her experience is not uncommon in the industry, and she revealed even more dark truths about the exploitation that goes on behind the scenes.
Listeners are encouraged to tune in to Showbiz A-Z on Saturday, February 17, 2024, on Joy 99.7 FM from 2pm to 6pm to hear shocking revelations about sex for roles in the film industry. The program will also be live on myjoyonline.com and on the Joy FM Facebook page.
It is important to address these issues and bring them to light so that necessary actions can be taken to protect those in the industry from exploitation.
