Renowned actress Halima Abubakar recently opened up about her experiences in the entertainment industry, expressing regret over some of the individuals she encountered during her formative years.
In an exclusive interview with Saturday Beats, Abubakar candidly shared her sentiments, revealing, "Everybody I met when I was a young person is useless, and I regret meeting them. That might be because I am too real. I cannot stand a lot of them, and I don’t care how they see me."
Despite her past encounters, Abubakar offered words of encouragement to women in the industry, urging them to persevere and assert their independence. "Women should keep striving hard," she emphasized. "Nobody should tell you what to do with your money. Things are changing gradually, even though we are not fully there yet. I am proud of the females currently making waves in the industry."
Addressing prevalent gender biases in the entertainment sphere, Abubakar lamented the pervasive objectification of women by some men in the industry. "Men have a bad notion about women in the industry. They downgrade women, especially the young ones that are trying to make it," she remarked. "They see women as sex objects. Many of them feel that women are not capable of doing good jobs."
Furthermore, Abubakar highlighted the detrimental influence of industry cabals, suggesting that internal power struggles often hinder progress and unity. "If a lady decides to do a movie, she will hear things like, ‘She thinks she has grown’," she disclosed. "A friend could even be the one to throw one under the bus, spilling secrets one does not want people to know."
Amidst these challenges, Abubakar remains resolute in her commitment to authenticity and empowerment within the industry, advocating for greater recognition of women's talents and contributions.
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