Nollywood actor Eso Dike has shared the financial challenges he faced at the start of his acting career. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Dike revealed it took him over seven years to earn his first N1 million as an actor.

He added that, despite the struggle, he never portrayed his hardships outwardly. Dike, a law graduate called to the bar, began acting in TV shows like Tinsel and later starred in The Smart Money Woman, Game On, and Ricordi, becoming a prominent figure in Nollywood.