Popular Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde has made a bold and candid confession about her greatest fear—poverty.
Speaking on a recent episode of The Culture League podcast hosted by Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface, the screen star didn’t mince words when asked about what keeps her up at night.
My biggest fear in life? Poverty,” she declared. “I can survive many things, but I can never survive poverty. I don’t even want to taste it. I’m okay where I am. I don’t want it.”
Osunde, known for her vibrant roles in both film and television, went on to explain that while she values authenticity, being “real” without financial stability holds little appeal to her.
Being real and being poor—how does it benefit me?” she asked rhetorically.
The actress, who is also a qualified physiotherapist, added that while she is willing to work hard for money, she draws the line at compromising her core values. “I can do anything for money as long as it doesn’t tamper with my dignity, decency, or morals,” she said.
Osunde’s blunt honesty has sparked conversations online, with many praising her for speaking openly about financial struggles and the fear of economic instability—a sentiment that resonates with many Nigerians navigating today’s tough economy.
