Nollywood actor turns plumber in Canada, says it pays better than tech jobs

Nollywood actor turns plumber in Canada, says it pays better than tech jobs

A well-known Nigerian actor and film producer, Chris Bassey, has made an unexpected career shift since relocating to Canada.

In a recent Instagram live session with media personality Daddy Freeze, Bassey shared that he now works as a plumber, finding more satisfaction in his new profession.

He emphasized that his new career pays better than tech jobs and also gives him a more relaxed lifestyle.

Daddy Freeze asked: “I know you as a producer and actor, what career are you into this Yankee?”

READ ALSO:

• U20 Women W’Cup: Falconets cruise past Venezuela, make last 16
• Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption rises from 30m litres to 60m – NMDPRA
• Lagos chiefs enforce monarch’s price reduction order in community market

Bassey replied: “I’m into construction here. I do construction; I am a plumber.”

Daddy Freeze who was surprised by the development, however questioned the actor’s transition despite his fame.

Bassey said in pidgin: “In the last seven months, the province I have visited just on weekends in Canada, even person wey dey do tech no fit afford am. For here, I don’t know about the UK or US.”

Nollywood actor turns plumber in Canada, says it pays better than tech jobs