Actor Wayosi has spoken about the controversy surrounding fellow Kumawood actor Salinko’s wealth, addressing claims and speculation about the source of his money.
In an interview with Plus1 TV, Wayosi openly discussed how some people have questioned Salinko’s wealth, with some attributing it to juju, fraud, or other questionable sources. However, Wayosi defended Salinko, describing him as a generous and hardworking person whom he has known for years.
According to Wayosi, Salinko has consistently demonstrated his generosity, particularly when attending church services. He said Salinko would often spray money on Rev. Obofour and other pastors whenever they attended church services.
Wayosi also explained that Salinko was generous toward colleagues and people he worked with. He claimed that whenever Salinko received payment for a production, he would sometimes share part of the money with people on set before leaving.
“Salinko is just a generous person,” Wayosi said.
Wayosi further recalled an instance where Salinko allegedly gave his only car, a Mercedes-Benz, to his former wife’s father-in-law.
He expressed that Salinko’s generosity has only recently attracted widespread public and media attention, suggesting that some people are now using his generosity as a basis for making indirect accusations against him.
Wayosi also revealed that he had spoken with Salinko and advised him to be more cautious about displaying his generosity publicly.
“I spoke with him this morning and told him to stop gifting cars and flaunting money. Even if he continues to give, he should avoid posting such acts on social media,” Wayosi said.
According to Wayosi, keeping such acts private could help Salinko avoid unnecessary legal complications or scrutiny from government authorities and security agencies.
He further expressed concerns about the growing pressure on Kumawood acts who choose to be generous, arguing that some people unfairly associate actors and actresses in the industry with poverty.
“It has become very dangerous for people like us, the Kumawood acts, to be generous today. Some people think we are supposed to remain poor because we are Kumawood acts, and that is very unfortunate,” he said.
Wayosi’s comments have added another perspective to the ongoing conversations surrounding Salinko’s wealth, generosity, and the scrutiny public figures face when they publicly display their financial success.