This archive report was first published on 12 August 2019.
On August 12, 2019, actress Nyce Wanjeri, a renowned Kenyan actress, spoke candidly about the solicitation of sexual favors in the acting fraternity.
As a former Auntie Boss actress, Nyce, whose stage name was previously Shiru, shared her experiences and insights, highlighting the challenges faced by top actresses in the industry.
According to Nyce, there is indeed a culture of soliciting sexual favors to secure acting jobs, although she personally has not been affected by it.
However, she has witnessed the phenomenon unfold, and her comments have sparked a necessary conversation about the need for change in the industry.
“THERE ARE THOSE WHO ARE LIKE THAT LIKE HUYU DEM ANARINGA NA KAMA HUNIPEI, LENGA KUNA WASICHANA WAKO PALE NJE WAKO READY KUPANUA MIGUU…IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE TO ME ANYWAY.”
Watch the exclusive interview where Nyce Wanjeri shares her thoughts on this sensitive topic:
