Jinadu made the disclosure during an interview with BBC Yoruba, where she recounted how directors preferred fair-skinned and chubby actor over dark-skinned and slim performers.
She said the rejection affected her confidence, particularly after someone compared her dark complexion to that of a monkey.
“Back then, if you were not fair, nobody would call you for jobs,” she said, adding that directors often complained that she was too dark whenever lights were turned on during filming.
Jinadu said she eventually bleached her skin in an attempt to improve her chances of getting roles, noting that the decision initially yielded results.
However, she said the change affected how people recognised her outside movie sets, with some only finding her appearance familiar.
The actress also disclosed that she began experiencing injuries and skin tears from minor bruises while working on movie sets.
According to her, she reconsidered the practice in 2023 after becoming pregnant, when she stopped bleaching her skin.
Jinadu said her decision to stop also attracted criticism, as some people insulted her and called her derogatory names.
Her account highlights the appearance-related pressures she said dark-skinned actresses faced while seeking opportunities in Nollywood.
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