How I was fired by Etisalat, paid N2k for movie roles – Uzor Arukwe

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has opened up on how he was fired by Etisalat and paid just N2000  for his movie roles. 

Uzor Arukwe recounted his issues on a recent episode of media personality Chude Jidenwo’s show, WithChude.

During the interview, the movie actor revealed numerous rare details about his life before and after entering the movie industry.

The movie actor revealed that leaving his corporate career in 2012, before entering Nollywood, was one of the lowest points in his life.

How I was fired by Etisalat, paid N2k for movie roles - Uzor Arukwe
Uzor Arukwe, Nollywood actor

Uzor Arukwe remarked that he was unemployed from November 2012 to December 2013, but he kept this from his mother and older brother for several years.

During the conversation, the Sugar Rush star also disclosed that he is married with children but has managed to keep his personal life apart from his professional life.

He explained that he is doing this to stay sane and protect his family from the prying eyes of the public, as many seasoned performers he admires do.