Popular Nollywood actor Femi Brainard has warned that the United States is no respecter of celebrity status.
The thespian, who has been absent from the screen for years, said this in a chat with Teju Babyface on his Deep Dive podcast.
He said he had turned to driving for Uber, a ride hailing company, to make ends meet, adding that some Nigerians who could recognise him always approached him to ask if he was the same celebrity actor.
Reflecting on the advantages and challenges of relocating abroad, he noted that; “As a celebrity, it’s preferable to be a prominent figure in Nigeria than to travel abroad and become unrecognized.
“I became a cab driver in America just to put food on the table. Whenever people see me, especially Nigerian passengers, they often stare at me in disbelief, wondering if I’m indeed the familiar star they recognize.
“America does not recognize your stardom, nor does it respect your celebrity.”
Femi Brainard, who celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary in May 2023, at some point he was so financially strained that he went to the parking lot and cried.
