Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has expressed disappointment after organizers of an award event withdrew his award due to his refusal to pay for the plaque.
Taking to Instagram, the veteran actor revealed the incident, sharing screenshots of his conversation with a representative of the organizers.
In his post, Solade criticized the practice, stating that he does not belong to the category of actors who “buy” awards.
The leaked chat from the organizers read:
“Good morning sir, trust you had a good night rest. I did revert your response regarding sponsorship to the management. However, I think it doesn’t sit well with them as they also disclosed how much the plaques cost. Hence, you can pls attend but the award plaque may not be presented in order to save cost. Thank you for your kind understanding sir.”
Captioning the post, Solade wrote: “I refused to pay for the AWARD PLAQUE. This is the outcome.”
The revelation has sparked conversations online, with many fans and colleagues applauding him for standing against what they termed an unethical practice, while others criticized the organizers for their approach.