Bimbo Akintola, a talk show host and actress from Nigeria, has expressed her opinion on how the film business has contributed to the growth in societal decadence.
She claimed that since the issue might be linked to improper upbringing, Nollywood should not be held responsible for the activities that youngsters are doing in today.
Thespian says that moms in the modern era are too preoccupied with their jobs and they do not have time to give their children informal training at home.
In an interview, Bimbo Akintola claimed that rather than inventing social vices, the film business only reflected them.
The TV host recalled growing up with her mother, which was norm at the time but it’s no longer obtainable in the society because parents are striving hard to make money.
When asked if she thinks movies have a role in teaching kids immorality, she said; “It is not true that movies are responsible for the decadence in society. Yes, the industry educates on what is going on in society; but, are you telling me that Nigerians don’t raise their children at home anymore? I remember my upbringing; and I know what was real and what was not. What is happening in society these days is that mothers are so busy. With existing realities, both parents have to make money to keep their children on a certain level of affluence.
“Now, children are practically been raised by nobody. My mother raised us. She had a big shop which she usually closed at the same time with our schools. She was a millionaire, but she would always go home to be with us. But, parents cannot afford to do that anymore. Back then, a lot of mothers stayed at home, but mothers cannot afford that anymore. The industry is not what is affecting society. Rather, it is reflecting the problems in society.”