The comedian Kemi Ikuseedun, better known by her stage name Mummy Wa, has talked about her experiences with sexual harassment in the movie industry.
Mummy Wa, also known as Kemz Mama, talked about her experiences on the WithChude podcast, claiming that while attempting to launch her career, she was approached by filmmakers who made unwanted sexual attempts.
According to the content creator, she turned down the offers since she was aware that they wouldn’t get her the position she desired.
Mummy Wa also underlined that, despite of looks, no woman in the workplace is exempt from sexual harassment.
“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.
