Destiny Etiko Sparks Debate On Godfathers In Nollywood Amidst Zubby Michael’s Clash With Junior Colleague

Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko recently stirred controversy with her views on the hierarchical structure and godfathers within the industry, following a public altercation between actor Zubby Michael and his junior colleague, 042 Prince on a movie set.

Addressing the incident on her Instagram page, Destiny Etiko emphasized the importance of respecting senior colleagues in the industry, stating that success in Nollywood is often hindered for those who do not acknowledge the authority of their senior counterparts.

In her post, she wrote, “It takes a lot to be an A-list superstar. RESPECT YOUR SENIOR COLLEAGUES. Claiming to be what you are not won’t take you anywhere. A word is enough for the wise. Keep disrespecting, and you will never get to their position. How you dress your bed 🛌. So shall you sleep on it 🫡.”

While some supported Destiny Etiko perspective, others challenged it, criticizing the notion of godfathers and advocating for talent-based growth in Nollywood. One user argued, “There should be no seniority in the industry! Allow people to grow based on their skill and expertise regardless of whether they respect imaginary seniors or not! The audience are not asking for seniority, they are asking for talent! Bring in talents!”

GWG.ng gathered some comments from the post;

@goody_uc: Nollywood with competition even person wey no Sabi act will be telling one that u don’t know how to act, no single respect at all ndi ara

@d_real_lynda: No matter the senior colleague. People should learn know that respect is reciprocal

@official_lulusavage: Bcos you wan help person nor mean make the person turn your slave respect others and be respected…..everybody na king for him papa hux.

@call2bar: @zubbymichael you are not God Zubby!! No body dictates anyone’s destiny. By the way, why would you slap a grown man like that on set first? Its called acting not real! If that’s the case, oyibo for don dey shoot each other for real. Can you, zubby Micheal slap any lagos actor like that? You got it hot this time. Try dey calm down abeg

@cleojenny2: Mmmmmmmmmnmni if I start talking on this writeup i wont finish today the thing there is yes respect your senior but you don’t expect anyone to be your slave baby! !all of us are all humans never forget that all the money and fame will end one day vanity upon vanity all is vanity .Am referring to everyone here ,no one in particular respect is earned respect is given to who deserves it ,you can’t treat me as your housegirl because you have money or fame smoney and fame wey go end tomorrow,nobody here knows when his or hers will end here ,or could even be in the next one minute am sure everyone has heard of mohbads death :may his gentile soul rest his peace his money and fame is over he didn’t carry it to wherever he is now,so please let’s all be guided yes respect your senior collegues or whatever but no one should be treated like a slave we are all human and we were all made from dust ,i repeat dust!!!

@dorisprobity1: This your statement is why Noliywood is where it’s today! There should be no senority in the industry! Allow people to grow based on their skill and expertise regardless of whether they respect imaginary seniors or not! The audience are not asking for seniority, they are asking for talent! Bring in talents!

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