Veteran Nollywood actor, Femi Brainard has said that he became an Uber driver in America, despite being a celebrity in Nigeria because the country did not recognize his stardom.
Brainard, who spoke about his journey following his departure from the entertainment industry to relocate abroad said that he had to go into Uber driving to feed his family in America.
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The veteran during an interview with Teju Baby Face lamented that as a celebrity, it is better to be a prominent figure in Nigeria than to travel abroad and become unrecognisable.
He explained that some of his Nigerian passengers are often shocked when they recognise him and wonder if he is the same Nollywood star that graced their television screen.
According to him,
“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.”
