Actress and television host, Selly Galley has disclosed that companies are paying actors very well in these times.
According to her, all that is needed is for an actor to build a solid brand that attracts such companies.
Her comment is a reply to comedian Kwaku Sintim-Misa who is popularly known as KSM.
In a recent interview with Nkokonsa, KSM noted that actors in Ghana cannot solely depend on acting for survival.
In reaction, Selly commented on the post on Instagram saying that there are lots of actors in Ghana living off only acting and they are doing really well.
“Actors don’t necessarily have to have a side job. Yes, it’s an absolute plus when they do but where is the capital coming from? The platform and brand an actor has is enough to attract endorsements which companies like @riovianskin @betplanetghana and many more are now paying very well for, appearances, collaborations and more. There are many top actors in Ghana who are living just off these and are doing well,” she said.
“Their passion is paying off without any side jobs. Really well. Even if the monies paid from movies, endorsements and so on are not that much, little drops of water indeed makes a mighty ocean. But I can assure you companies are paying artistes very well in these times. Build a solid brand and you’re good to go,” she added.
However, a fan pointed out to her that endorsement is a side job which is out just what KSM meant.
But Selly replied, “note that you’re endorsing brands as an actor not as an entrepreneur. They’d have gone for bankers etc. endorsements comes with the job of an entertainer because of accumulated fan base. Brand Endorsement it’s not a side job.
“Film industries in Ghana and across Africa do not pay much due to lack of distribution /marketing platforms and cinemas and many more challenges we acknowledge that, else getting well paid for acting and getting endorsements is very much part of being an entertainer. Infact these two are the only certain avenues of making money as an entertainer. Every other thing is a side job.”
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By: Hajia Lamy Gates |ghanaweekend.com
