I was restricted to ‘side chick’ roles because I’m dark-skinned, curvy – Bolaji Ogunmola

Guardian | 18-05-2026 01:17am |

Bolaji Ogunmola has stated that her dark skin and curvy physique limited the types of roles she was offered in the early stages of her career in Nollywood. She expressed that these physical attributes often relegated her to "side chick" roles rather than leading parts. Ogunmola's comments highlight ongoing discussions about representation and diversity within the Nigerian film industry.

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