Veteran Nollywood producer Ayebo Yemi Solomon has voiced dissatisfaction about being overlooked by rapper Olamide, whose song Yemi Lover was influenced by Solomon’s iconic Yemi My Lover.
Solomon recently discussed his conflicted feelings over the song in an interview.
Although he was grateful that his work was acknowledged, he was disappointed that the music icon did not get in touch with him directly.
“Olamide didn’t call me when he released the song. I was happy, but not happy. When the video dropped, I was expecting a call, at least a feature. I tried to see him, but it didn’t work,” he said.
The filmmaker also talked candidly about the financial difficulties he has encountered over the years, attributing his career’s downfall to piracy.
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He disclosed that even though he personally distributed Yemi My Lover, piracy had a significant negative impact.
“I didn’t make money from Yemi My Lover. Pirates waged war against me. They were printing the movie jackets anyhow. I invested N50,000 to N60,000, but I didn’t earn much back,” he explained.
Solomon said that out of the more than 17 movies he has produced, almost all were pirated, leaving him in financial ruin.
“90 per cent of the money went to pirates. They are a curse to me. I ran into debt and even sold my land in Ajah to survive,” he revealed.
Despite being a trailblazer in Yoruba romantic storytelling, Solomon admitted that he still struggles to make ends meet and doesn’t own a home.
“Things are not easy. I’m broke. I only managed to get a car, some cameras, and an office. That’s all,” he added.
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See some comments below:
@captainblazee:
“I don’t mind to support in my own little way, he made love easy for me as a kid… Ooomase oooo 😢😢”
@bigbritgernaiiiija2021:
“He should start a YouTube channel and post videos, that’s a way to start earning again.”
@thesplufiqmc:
“And all those people are somewhere enjoying money they didn’t work for.”
@sharyyvybes:
“Why bring Olamide into this? There’s a way to speak without calling him out.”
@toppyjay001 :
“@kunleafod please sir, as God used you for other veterans, help him too 🙏🏾.
@rexgallery4 :
“He has an office, bought cars but no house… very deep. May God lift you, sir.”
@show_face00:
“This man campaigned for Tinubu and spent the money Tinubu gave him. Now he wants more. He insulted people online then. He’s part of the problem.”
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