Nollywood actor Kanayo Kanayo has slammed Ghanaian actors for demanding the same fee as Nigerian actors on a movie set. The actor, who is in Ghana with Patience Ozokwo and others, told a Ghanaian media outlet that some Ghanaian actors have made it a habit to pressure producers to pay them the same fees they pay Nigerian actors. Kanayo said he was among the founders of Nollywood and expressed displeasure that Ghanaian actors expect to earn the same money as him.
He claimed such an act happened on the production he is about to work on in Ghana. The actor threatened to call names of such Ghanaian actors but was prevailed upon not to. The veteran admonished them not to compare themselves to him and pointed out that there is hierarchy in heaven. Kanayo urged them to negotiate what they want to be paid and not equate themselves to him. “I am KOK.
I was among the founding fathers. You now wake up in Ghana. They called KOK to come and act in Ghana; you, Ghanaian boy, will now insist they pay you the same fees as me. It happens even up to today. There is hierarchy even in heaven. The movie industry has hierarchy. Negotiate what you want to be paid. Don’t equate yourself with me. Tell your Ghanaian brothers and sisters, it is not your business what they pay Nigerian actors.
Go and negotiate your own, receive it and go and rest; and then you will have peace in your life, otherwise I will invoke Amadioha”. “Stop The Comparison And Competition. It’s Getting Out Of Hand. It’s Not Good And It’s Unhealthy. Even In Movie Production, Let’s Learn From Each Other.” ~ Nollywood Actors Patience Ozokwor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Charles Awurum And Others Tell Ghanaians. pic.twitter.com/aS2KLvs01K — Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) October 3, 2026 Throughout his career, Kanayo has become well known for his roles in money ritual movies and for speaking about them.
He disclosed that he is not involved in any sacrifice and that the only thing he knows is Jesus. While receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Governor of Kwara State, Kanayo issues a warning to Toyin Abraham, telling her to avoid talking to him at 1 a.m. or risk disappearing to his coven. The veteran actor who is one of the highly respected Nollywood actors claimed he will continue with the night sacrifices as long as they put money in his account.
He had shed light on some of his roles, especially one that involves him going into a coffin. He revealed that he doesn’t sanctify himself or bind unseen forces when playing roles that involve entering coffins. Giving reasons, he stated that God gave him a talent, hence, why he doesn’t need to purify himself when playing such roles.
