Veteran Yoruba actor, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has his thoughts on relationships within the theatre industry, especially between senior actors and apprentices.
Speaking in an interview with Feelrightnews, the actor stated that it is not wrong for a boss to express romantic interest in an apprentice, as long as it is consensual and no form of force or pressure is involved.
He also noted that some people join theatre groups with intentions beyond just learning acting.
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According to him, relationships in such environments often develop naturally, and there should be no issue as long as both parties are adults and agree willingly.
“It’s not a crime for a boss to ask his apprentice out; contentment is satisfaction. There’s not supposed to be a problem in a boss dating his apprentice as long as he didn’t force her.
“Some girls do learn theatre because they want to date the boss.” He added.
He further reflected on his experience at Odunfa Theatre, explaining that people joined the group for different reasons, including admiration for popular actors.
“When I was at Odunfa then, some girls came because of Yinka Quadri, some because of me and some because of Abbey Lanre. You can come to me, and I will ask if you don’t mind if we can be into ourselves, there’s nothing bad in it,” he said.
