Entertainment of Saturday, 27 December 2025

Source: www.thenationonlineng.net

Nkechi Blessing to abandon film production amid financial losses

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Actress Nkechi Blessing has announced her decision to take a break from film production, citing significant financial losses.

According to her, she has spent over 80 million naira producing movies since September, without receiving any substantial returns.

Nkechi wrote, “I no do again abeg…I have spent over 80 million naira producing movies since September and I haven’t gotten 1m back…I no do again abeg make I go back to flying round d world…As una no gree watch film if the Movie is not over hyped,I don try the ones we were there for self no even fit help…I am done abeg!”

Her announcement has sparked a wave of support from fellow celebrities, including Tonto Dikeh and Eriata Ese, who are urging her to remain resilient in the face of adversity.

Tonto Dikeh emphasised the importance of perseverance, “Give up? Who is permitting that sin? Not on my watch.

“What do we do/Post? Send it to your friends. We will Share it everywhere. You are a helper and we will do the same for you effortlessly. We don’t accept defeat here. We don’t even condone it.

“Spit it out and declare “I forgive myself for thinking less of what God can do with the work of His hands my life. We rise. We push. We win”.

While Eriata Ese reminded Nkechi that success rarely comes easily and that consistency is key.

“Remember that good things don’t come easy, it may look like a waste now but in time to come you will remember today and say “I thought it wouldn’t work” na who give up Fk up, consistency is key don’t forget”, she wrote.

The actress’ struggles highlight the challenges faced by many in the Nigerian film industry, where production costs are high and returns are often uncertain.

The industry has seen significant growth in recent years, but it remains plagued by issues such as piracy, poor distribution networks, and limited access to funding.