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Actress opens up on why she lied about her age

May 19, 2015 1:56 PM

In the movie industry it is believed that the busty actress is within the ages of 33-35, but it happens that she is just reaching the age of thirty.

Nigerian actress Halima Abubakar who will be turning thirty on June 12, 2015 has opened up on why she lied about her age.

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In an interview with Encomium, she said she lied about her age because she wanted to fit in the movie industry. "When I came to Nollywood, I had to lie just to fit in because it's an era of aunty, aunty. And I was in JSII then. So, if people still can't believe that I lied then just to fit in, that means they need a reality check. I am proud of my age" she said during an interview. "I am 30, and I am proud of it" she further said.

Ayomide O. Tayo

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