WRITERS AND PERFORMERS SHOULD NOT JUST BE INVITED TO EVENTS, THEY SHOULD BE PAID – Playwright Rufus Nwoko
By: Yusuff, Uthman Adekola
Playwright and Photographer Rufus Nwoko, has said in a recent literary event organised by the Creative Central, that writers, artists or creatives should be paid for their services especially when invited for performances.
He said this on Saturday, 23rd November, at the New Culture Studio, Oremeji, Ibadan, while giving a short talk as a facilitator of the event which was themed: “200 Snails & Happy Feet: The Story of Ibadan”
He emphasised the need for the population of young creatives to begin monetizing their passion and not be limited by what people would say.
“Writers should not just be invited to events. A performer should be paid. It’s not just about getting exposure or being given a platform.
“You need to understand that it is money that helps your art. Your creativity will flow when you have enough money and you do not have to be thinking of how to pay your house rent.
“These days, I don’t perform at events if I’m not paid for it, and it’s not about being proud.” He maintained.
Also, the event featured series of performances by poets, musicians, a magician, some of whom included Cephas, Thalib, YUA, Tega, Ini, Abiodun and a host of others, as the event had been described as “An Open Mic with Ibadan’s Most Creative Minds”.
