Jade Osiberu Backs Lifetime Royalties for Actors, Calls for Shared Risk in Filmmaking
Nigerian filmmaker Jade Osiberu has voiced support for a new compensation model in Nollywood, advocating for lifetime royalties for actors and a more balanced sharing of risk in film production.
According to Osiberu, actors should continue to earn from projects long after release, especially when films achieve sustained commercial success. She argued that this approach would ensure fair compensation and properly recognize the long-term value actors bring to productions.
The filmmaker also emphasized the need for a shared-risk structure, where both producers and actors have a stake in the success or failure of a project. This, she noted, could encourage greater commitment, collaboration, and overall quality in filmmaking.
Her comments have sparked conversations within the Nigerian film industry, with many creatives and stakeholders weighing in on the feasibility of such a model. Supporters believe it could transform Nollywood by promoting fairness and sustainability, while critics question how it would be implemented in practice.
Osiberu’s stance reflects a broader global conversation about fair pay, intellectual property rights, and revenue sharing in the entertainment industry.
As Nollywood continues to grow and attract international attention, discussions like these are expected to shape the future of film production and compensation structures in Nigeria.
