Nigerian music video director Praise Onyeagwalam, popularly known as Director Pink, has opened up about the dark side of the acting industry that pushed her to quit. In a candid interview with Hip TV, she spoke about the humiliating and exploitative experiences she faced during auditions, including long queues and inappropriate calls from male filmmakers asking her to meet in compromising locations.
Fed up with the toxic casting environment, Director Pink decided to take control of her own career by shifting to music video directing. While she admits her new path has its own challenges, she remains determined to succeed on her own terms rather than suffer exploitation. Her story sheds light on the harsh realities many aspiring actors face behind the scenes.
She also encouraged emerging music video directors to stay patient and embrace delayed success, emphasizing that even those who are now at the top had to endure years of struggle. Director Pink’s journey inspires a new generation to pursue their dreams with resilience and self-respect.
