Veteran Nollywood actor, director and producer Sunny Alli has said he deliberately avoids incorporating money rituals and other supernatural themes into his films, insisting he prefers stories grounded in reality.
Speaking during an interview on the YouTube programme Oyinmomo, Alli explained that his approach to filmmaking is driven by real-life experiences rather than claims he believes cannot be verified.
The filmmaker, known for roles in films including Omo Ghetto, Lagos Girls, Omo Olè and Okan Soso, questioned the widespread portrayal of witchcraft in movies, arguing that there is no evidence to support many of the narratives commonly depicted on screen.
According to him, stories about witches holding secret meetings are not convincing because no one has provided proof that such gatherings exist or described them from firsthand experience.
Alli said he would rather write about events people encounter in everyday life, such as road accidents, because they are relatable and based on observable reality.
He also dismissed popular money ritual narratives often featured in Nollywood productions, saying he finds the claims difficult to reconcile with logic.
The actor questioned how supposed supernatural forces would generate money, asking whether such stories explain where the funds originate. He added that attempts to justify the claims often shift to other explanations, such as mysterious contracts awarded without any bidding process.
For that reason, Alli maintained that he remains committed to producing films that reflect real-life situations instead of myths he cannot confirm.
Beyond filmmaking, the veteran actor also disclosed that he once participated in football betting but has since abandoned the habit.
He said betting is no longer part of his lifestyle, adding that he believes leaving it behind was the right decision.
