"We were coming from a place where it was disgraceful to be an actor"
Award winning Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde speaks on her dream for Nollywood.
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According to the actress, her first plan was to make money to help her brothers.
"We were coming from a place where it was disgraceful to be an actor. My first plan was to earn money to help my brothers. When I achieved that, my dream was to make this job a success so much that people would respect me and I would be proud of myself. It was just to earn the respect of Nigerians." - She said.
The 'Ije' actress also spoke on people seeing her as arrogant;
"I realized I was different and it made me a target. A long time ago, when it was not popular to do so, I demanded that they pack my food on set. And they said I was proud. - She said.
I tried to fit in, in the past, but after a while I feel I don’t have to be apologetic. I asked, ‘Why am I too fast?’ God told me, if that is how I made you, then don’t apologise for it.
I have always demanded high standards, I have realized that I have the grace and energy to do it. But people do not understand the whole purpose until I am done". - Omotola Added.
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