Director Pink Reveals Why She Quit Acting for Music Video Directing

Nigerian music video director and cinematographer, Praise Onyeagwalam, popularly known as Director Pink, has opened up on why she abandoned her dream of becoming an actress.

Speaking in an interview with Hip TV, the award-winning filmmaker said she gave up acting due to the humiliation and sexual exploitation faced by many aspiring actors in the Nigerian film industry.

“I wanted to be an actress but the humiliation was too much — long queues, shady ‘come to this location’ calls. I said, ‘No.’ That’s when I chose to be my own boss,” she revealed.

Director Pink explained that the constant pressure, unprofessional practices, and exploitative advances from some filmmakers discouraged her from continuing in Nollywood, leading her to pursue a career behind the camera instead.

She noted that although being a music video director also comes with its own challenges, she is passionate about her craft and ready to make the necessary sacrifices to succeed.

The director advised aspiring filmmakers to remain patient and focus on growth, stressing that success in the industry takes time.

“Those at the top today didn’t get there overnight. It took them years of consistency and discipline,” she said.