Mummy Wa reveals sexual harassment ordeal in Nollywood

Kemi Ikuseedun, the skit maker better known as Mummy Wa, has revealed her experience with sexual harassment in the film industry.

Sharing her experiences on the WithChude podcast, Mummy Wa, also called Kemz Mama, said she received unwanted sexual advances from filmmakers while trying to establish her career.

The content creator said she rejected the advances because she knew they wouldn’t guarantee her the role she wanted.

Mummy Wa also emphasised that no woman is immune to sexual harassment in the industry, regardless of physical appearance.

“What I said related more behind the scenes, not even as an actor. Behind the scenes, a lot of people are asking for things. They are asking for a whole lot of things. But me I cannot do it,” she said.

“Where do I want to start from? How do I want to even do it? Me that I am already coming from a place where they tell me ‘this thing will not work’. How many people do you want to sleep with? 

“To be honest with you, you might actually sleep with somebody in the movie industry and the role they will give you, will not ‘blow! You will still be there. 

“Me entering entertainment, I saw a lot of men. But guess what? Even the ones that do not have anything; that are slim, they are still asking for things from them.

“No woman is free. No woman is immune. But me, I cannot do it.”

Mummy Wa gained fame through her appearances in Mr. Macaroni’s skits.

Last year, she revealed how she secured her first role in Mr Macaroni’s comedy.