Comedians Earn far More than Actors in Nigeria — Okey Bakassi

Okechukwu Mac-Anthony known in the entertainment world as Okey Bakassi has been around in the make-believe world for over two decades. As an accomplished actor and stand-up comedian, Okey’s rich profile earned him appointment as  Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment Affairs to the erstwhile Governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo State. He speaks with Richard Udofia on variety of issues, including his purported letter to God on the problems of Nigeria. Excerpts:

As the former Senior Special Assistant to the  administration in Imo State on Entertainment Matters, will you love to serve if given an opportunity under the incumbent government?

The answer to this is dependent on my predisposition, and I don’t put such response in the public domain. But honestly speaking, I do embrace every opportunity to serve the people, but when the philosophy, ideology and beliefs of any administration  are  not in consonance with mine, I find it difficult to function. As for this administration in my state, I want to state it categorically that I will not want to serve in any capacity because we do not have the same philosophy and ideology.

Ashton Kutcher Tops Forbes Highest-Paid TV Actors List!

According to Forbes’ annual Highest-Earning Television Actors roster, the “Butterfly Effect” hunk nabbed a cool $24 million over the past year.

Kutcher’s “Two and a Half Men” partner in crime Jon Cryer took the runner-up position with a salary of $21 million, and Ray Romano scored $16 million thanks to syndication royalties from “Everybody Loves Raymond.”

Rounding out the top five are Neil Patrick Harris, who is tied for #4 with Mark Harmon ($15 million) and Patrick Dempsey in fifth place with an impressive $13 million income.

The NETng's Most Influential People in Nigeria Entertainment List - Do You Agree?

Meet the most influential people in the entertainment industry in Nigeria. They are artistes, actors, thinkers, entrepreneurs, and captains of industry. Their ideas spark dialogue and dissent and sometimes even controversies; their works shape lives, habits and societies; their actions have led to some of the decisions that have stirred the industry in its current direction. These remarkable men and women, with lasting and laudable influence, do not necessarily make the most poplar people in the industry, but their actions carry a lot of weight; with the hope of the future resting on their shoulders.

2face Idibia: From his artistry to passion for change, the Pop king of Africa has continued to use his music as a muse to influence all. Through his foundation, ‘2face Idibia Reach-Out Foundation’, Idibia, an icon by every definition, has dedicated a great amount of time, effort and resources towards reaching out to fellow humans in need. More after the jump: