Bernice Larryoboh
Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has called on celebrities and movie producers to put an end to child labor in the entertainment industry.
Regina Daniels, in a recent video she shared on her Instagram page, spoke about the exploitation of young girls and how it can negatively affect their mental and physical wellbeing.
The screen diva noted that she understands how dangerous the industry is for women, and she was only spared to a certain level because of the influence of her mom.
The actress also said that in addition to the physical strain, the toll that young women can face emotionally adding that they will always be at the mercy of society, which may expose them to trauma or emotional distress.
She recounted the story of a young girl she met on a movie set and how she was forced to help the girl given the girl’s age and ordeal.
The little lady said that she had left home to work in Delta, even though her parents were based in Port Harcourt. She admitted that she had slept in a variety of hotels with both male and female guests and that she occasionally faced harassment from them.
The proud mother of two has called on her colleagues to help put a stop to child labor in the industry and thus protect the interest and safety of young girls, and to promote ethical practices in filmmaking.
“The society is bad as it is, and we know that young girls are at the messy bottom of society (the underprivileged ones). I urge other celebrities to not encourage child labor.” She said.