February 12, (THEWILL) – Multi-talented entertainment, Koffi Ayinde Idowu Nuel, professionally known as Koffi Tha Guru has revealed that being a man of integrity has cost him a lot as an entertainer.
The talented humour merchant made this known in an interview he granted to Punch newspaper. He stated that having integrity and being honest has robbed him of many opportunities.
“Being (a person) of integrity, honest and dedicated to my course and principled has cost me a lot. People believe as an entertainer, one must condole certain principles, which I don’t agree with. I like to do things in a different way, so as to create more opportunities for others. A lot of Nigeria platforms are like minded. That is why most times musicians sing alike, movies tell the same stories with the same actors, and skits are done to make women butts of jokes. Once one does not agree with the trend, they push one aside. Being blunt is also not a welcomed idea. I have been blacklisted and robbed of opportunities because I stood for the truth. A man must stand for something or fall for something.”
He also added that it is important for entertainers to have side hustle.
“It is important in this day and age (to have side hustles). One can have a side hustle in one’s hustle. A barber who sells clippers to his customers is very much on course. I am an all-round entertainer. As a comedian, actor, singer, composer, writer, author, producer and director, I am able to function within the entertainment space as a Jack of one trade.”
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