Yemi Solade forfeits award over refusal to cover cost of ‘plaque
Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has expressed his frustration after an award ceremony retracted his award because he refused to pay for the plaque. Taking to Instagram, the seasoned actor shared screenshots of his exchange with the event organizers, shedding light on the situation.
In his post, Solade slammed the practice, emphasizing that he is not one of the actors who “buy” awards. He revealed a message from the organizers, which explained that after discussing the matter with management, they decided to withhold the plaque to cut costs.
The message read: “Good morning sir, I hope you had a good night. I discussed your response about sponsorship with the management. Unfortunately, they weren’t happy with it and mentioned the cost of the plaques. Therefore, you can still attend the event, but the award plaque won’t be given to you to save expenses. Thank you for your understanding.”
In his caption, Solade wrote: “I refused to pay for the AWARD PLAQUE. This is the outcome.”
His post has sparked widespread debate online, with many fans and fellow actors praising him for rejecting what they see as an unethical practice, while others criticized the organizers for their handling of the situation.
