Embattled actress exonerates producers, directors

 

Actress, Ebele Anna-Patrick, who recently blew the whistle on the Asaba sector of Nollywood, has exonerated movie producers and directors declaring that the rot is not their fault. The actress was summoned by industry players to a meeting recently amid rumours that she would be banned. However, sources say during the meeting she had exonerated DGN members, producers and movie marketers, declaring that she was not referring to them. “I wasn’t referring to DGN members or other registered producers in Asaba. Just like we know in every gathering, there must be a Judas and that’s why it’s pertinent that actors endeavour to work with verified movie practitioners. While working in Asaba, I have come in contact with a lot of sincere producers and directors who dare not compromise on the standard they have set for themselves. In fact, my mentor, Nonso Ekene Okonkwo, has always stressed the need for up and coming actors to strive to work with recognised guild members.” Ebele had declared recently in an interview that desperate actresses not only pay money to get roles but also sleep around with producers and directors. And as expected, Ebele attracted a lot of flak from producers and directiors who were enraged by what they described as her outbursts.