Veteran Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade, has expressed his deep disappointment after the organizers of an award event withdrew his recognition because he refused to pay for the plaque. The respected actor took to Instagram to narrate the incident and shared screenshots of his conversation with one of the representatives from the award organizers.
In his post, Yemi Solade highlighted the unethical practice of requiring nominees to pay for their plaques, emphasizing that he does not subscribe to the category of entertainers who “buy” awards. The actor boldly stated his stance against what he described as a manipulative system that diminishes the value of genuine achievements.
The leaked chat from the organizers read: “Good morning sir, trust you had a good night rest. I did revert your response regarding sponsorship to the management. However, I think it doesn’t sit well with them as they also disclosed how much the plaques cost. Hence, you can pls attend but the award plaque may not be presented in order to save cost. Thank you for your kind understanding sir.”
In his caption accompanying the screenshots, Solade wrote: “I refused to pay for the AWARD PLAQUE. This is the outcome.” His post immediately garnered attention, sparking debates across social media platforms.
The revelation has ignited conversations online, with many fans and colleagues commending Solade for his principled stand against the practice. They praised his courage in exposing the alleged unethical conduct. Others criticized the organizers, expressing disappointment in their approach, and questioned the integrity of such awards if they require financial contributions from recipients.
This incident has reignited discussions about the authenticity and credibility of certain award ceremonies within the entertainment industry. Fans have continued to voice their support for Yemi Solade, while calling for reforms to ensure fair and transparent practices in recognizing artistic excellence.
