Background
I was born and brought up in Lagos. I attended Methodist Primary School, and Aje Comprehensive High School, Sabo, Yaba. I acquired basic and advance certificates in Computer Studies from Federal College of Education, Akoka. Thereafter, I proceeded to Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, where I first studied for a diploma in Industrial and Labour Relations, and later a BSc in Sociology.
Acting
Growing up, I knew my father to be an actor, and he encouraged me to emulate him. I played my first role when I was seven, and continued when I completed my secondary school education. I feature in English movie productions, but not as much as Yoruba productions.
Challenges
Every profession has its challenges and Nollywood is not an exception. I have had my own fair share of challenges, especially combining academics with my career. I wanted to succeed regardless of the time I dedicated to studying.
Nollywood
Our industry has come to stay and our contributions to the economy of the country are now being noticed.
Marriage
My husband remains my first baby and number one priority. I ensure I am always there for my husband, and he also stands by me at all times. I have learnt to respect my husband and in-laws. Being humble is the key to success. Humility takes you very far.
I thank God for the kind of husband I have. He encourages me a lot, and I carry him along in all my endeavours. In fact, he is my unofficial manager. We are both involved in the checks and balances of my career and marriage.
My dad
I am very close to my father because he is my greatest adviser, and mentor. He is a responsible father who always supports his children and their spouses .He is a man of the people and he is very generous. He gives to the detriment of himself and his family. My dad influenced my acting career. As a kid, he made me act in the Omo Orukan. When I was a bit grown, he persuaded me to feature in his movies, Oko Irese and Ola Abata. After taking part in those movies, my father and other members of our family convinced me that I acted well. My dad’s colleagues also said I acted in a convincing manner.
Motherhood
Motherhood for me has been a profound and unique adventure. My daughter is a fun-loving girl, and there are no dull moments with her. Though you can’t rule out the stress associated with motherhood, it really is something you take pleasure in.
Personality
I am a simple and easy-going person. I usually keep a low profile and I keep to myself a lot. I hang out with my friends sometimes, or rest by watching movies at home. I enjoy going to the cinemas and I love to be around my family. I dislike deceitful people.
Role models
Joke Silva remains my best female role model, while my father is my favourite male role model.
Henrietta Kosoko
The late Henrietta Kosoko was my stepmother who tried her best when I was young. She always guided and supervised us. Her twins from a previous relationship and her younger brother lived with us for several years. Though there were times we quarrelled, she was a mother indeed. I certainly miss her; she was a very jovial person who made people laugh a lot. I also miss our quarrels.
Style
You won’t see me in questionable or immature clothing that can discredit my background and marital status. The only times I wear clothes of that nature are when I am on the set of a movie and the character I am playing requires that I dress in such a manner.PUNCH
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