Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has stirred social media with a bold statement about how society rewards people.
According to him, “In this country, it’s easier for a woman to get ₦300 million as a gift than for a man to get ₦3 million as a business loan. We’ve normalised rewarding pleasure over purpose.”
He added that Nigeria doesn’t lack hardworking men — it lacks people willing to support them. “Until we fix that,” he said, “talent will keep starving while beauty keeps cashing out.”
The post has since sparked debate online, with many praising him for telling the truth, while others say he’s being too blunt.
Kanayo is not just a movie legend, but also a fearless voice calling out society’s double standards.
Known for his commanding on-screen presence and deep wisdom off-screen, Kanayo O. Kanayo has never shied away from speaking his mind.
Over the years, he’s built a reputation not just as a Nollywood icon but also as a social critic who unormalisedatform to challenge societal norms