LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Turkish Airlines is under fire as Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde condemns the airline for alleged discrimination against African travelers, citing the absence of Nigerian movies during her 40-hour flight.
Speaking in an Instagram post on Wednesday, the ace actress said during her long flight, only movies from Turkey, Asia, Bollywood, Hollywood and Middle East, were shown.
Expressing her disappointment, she said “Dear turkishairlines, like many other Foreign companies you might be discriminating against African Destinations and Travelers and that needs to stop.
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“The Obvious Lack of details or Respect shown towards African paying customers spilled to on ground staff relationship.
“As if my 40hrs long flight was not enough, an unexplained hop in Uganda that wasn’t in my booking almost ran me nuts.
“All movies from Turkey, Asia, Bollywood, Middle East and of course, Hollywood onboard. Not one Nollywood Movie!
“African travelers sometimes pay higher fees to other parts of the globe, so I wonder; Why Blatant Disrespect and Discrimination?”