Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has once again sparked discussions among entertainment enthusiasts and social media users after making a bold claim regarding the financial status of Nigerian actresses in relation to luxury car ownership. According to Solade, no Nigerian actress has ever purchased a G-Wagon purely from earnings generated through acting alone.
Speaking in a detailed interview, Solade elaborated on his stance, stressing that the Nigerian film industry does not yield enough consistent income to afford such high-end luxury vehicles without additional sources of revenue. He pointed out that while some actresses appear to own expensive cars, these acquisitions often come from investments, business ventures, or other financial activities outside of acting.
Solade further clarified his statement, saying, “No actress can claim to have bought her G-Wagon solely from the money made from acting because the earnings are generally insufficient. Unless they have other sources of income, it is practically impossible to make such a purchase from acting alone.” He emphasized that the statement was not meant to demean any actress but to shed light on the financial realities of the industry.
The actor’s comments have since stirred a flurry of reactions on social media, with netizens both agreeing and offering counterpoints based on notable examples of successful actresses who have diversified their income streams. Some users pointed out that actresses like Funke Akindele, Wumi Toriola, and a few others might be exceptions, given their additional investments and entrepreneurial ventures beyond acting.
Netizens’ reactions to Yemi Solade’s statement
@klintzeal_mix commented: “Probably they invested the little money they were earning from acting wisely to buy such cars.”
@orobo4sure questioned: “Wahalla, how are they making their money then? Surely, there must be other streams.”
@TkakaBariga argued: “I know a few of them who can easily boast of buying a G-Wagon from the money they make from acting. Funke Akindele and co can easily do it.”
@PabloVenz0 added: “Everybody mentioning Funke Akindele lol. The man said acting money, not from producing movies. Besides, Funke has plenty investments aside from acting.”
@SarahAkinyemi7 wrote: “Wumi Toriola can say she bought herself a private jet from acting because she acts wonders and diversifies her income streams.”
The discussion has reignited debates about the financial independence of Nollywood actresses and the importance of diversifying income sources in a challenging entertainment industry. The video of Yemi Solade making the statement continues to circulate widely across Twitter and Instagram, attracting thousands of views and comments from fans, critics, and fellow industry professionals alike.
“No actress can say she bought her G Wagon from the money made from acting because how much do they earn?”
-Actor Yemi Solade pic.twitter.com/QFQlbvcFlL
— BASITO (@itzbasito) September 10, 2025