Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon says he stops acting in 2019 after becoming dissatisfied with both the financial rewards and the quality of roles he was getting. In interviews and a video appearance, he explains that he was not fulfilled by the work and that the pay did not meet his expectations. Sources report that Okanlawon attributes his decision to what he describes as “nonsense” pay and mediocre or unfulfilling roles. Vanguard adds that he cites the standard of the roles and the compensation attached to them as key reasons for stepping away. The Daily Post Nigeria frames his comments as an explanation for why he quit, noting that he made the disclosure during his interview with the CreativiTea podcast. Across the outlets, Okanlawon presents 2019 as the year he temporarily left acting, linking his exit to dissatisfaction with both earnings and the experience of performing in the roles available to him. The reports do not cite other factors beyond these concerns, and they describe his statements as personal reflections on his career decision.