Background
I attended Community Grammar School,
Ibadan for my elementary education and Providence Heights Secondary
School, Fagba, Lagos, for my post-primary education. I have a diploma
in International Relations from Olabisi Onabanjo University,
Ago-Iwoye.
Ibadan for my elementary education and Providence Heights Secondary
School, Fagba, Lagos, for my post-primary education. I have a diploma
in International Relations from Olabisi Onabanjo University,
Ago-Iwoye.
Acting
I started acting after my mum, Funmi
Martins, died in 2002. The journey was not easy, but I give God all the
glory. I never wanted to be an actress. After my mum died, I started
acting so people won’t forget her. After a while, I became fond of it. I
love acting so much, and I think I would have missed a lot if I had
chosen to do something else. I think acting is like a spirit and it is
in you, that’s it. Only a few people have the ability to interpret roles
perfectly.
Martins, died in 2002. The journey was not easy, but I give God all the
glory. I never wanted to be an actress. After my mum died, I started
acting so people won’t forget her. After a while, I became fond of it. I
love acting so much, and I think I would have missed a lot if I had
chosen to do something else. I think acting is like a spirit and it is
in you, that’s it. Only a few people have the ability to interpret roles
perfectly.
Challenges
My most challenging role till date was when I played a mad person. The title of the movie was Mafikanmi.
It was quite challenging but I prayed about it and I was able to pull
it off. It has also not been easy balancing marriage and career. I have
to juggle going to locations and running back to the house to take care
of the kids and also cook for my husband.
It was quite challenging but I prayed about it and I was able to pull
it off. It has also not been easy balancing marriage and career. I have
to juggle going to locations and running back to the house to take care
of the kids and also cook for my husband.
Role model
My mum remains my role model. I love and
admire everything about her. Her talent inspired me. Her death affected
me and I miss so many things about her, especially the motherly love. A
mother’s love can’t be compared to any other thing in this whole world.
I still think about her a lot, and whenever I do, it makes me cry. I
miss the friendship my mum and I had. We were friends, and she was all I
had.
admire everything about her. Her talent inspired me. Her death affected
me and I miss so many things about her, especially the motherly love. A
mother’s love can’t be compared to any other thing in this whole world.
I still think about her a lot, and whenever I do, it makes me cry. I
miss the friendship my mum and I had. We were friends, and she was all I
had.
Marriage
My husband and I grew up together. He
was actually my mother’s manager and I used to call him Brother Afeez.
We have always been friends. When I had a problem with my husband some
months back, I prayed to God and we are now fine. Our relationship is
free from any kind of problems. My husband is the best man in the world
and he has always been there for me.
was actually my mother’s manager and I used to call him Brother Afeez.
We have always been friends. When I had a problem with my husband some
months back, I prayed to God and we are now fine. Our relationship is
free from any kind of problems. My husband is the best man in the world
and he has always been there for me.
Motherhood
I’m a mother of two lovely girls that I
love so much. My children mean the world to me and I am so happy to have
them in my life. I love spending time with my kids and I take them out
a lot.
love so much. My children mean the world to me and I am so happy to have
them in my life. I love spending time with my kids and I take them out
a lot.
Scandals
Scandals are part of the challenges we face as artistes.
Personality
I am quite different from what you see
on TV. I don’t talk or go out much. The funny thing is that I don’t
even know how I am able to shout when I’m acting. I guess it is the
spirit of acting. I am very calm and easygoing. Because of the roles I
play in movies, people think I pretend to be gentle. I don’t fight or
look for trouble. Another thing is that I don’t have too many friends,
so when I’m not on location, I’m at home with my family.
on TV. I don’t talk or go out much. The funny thing is that I don’t
even know how I am able to shout when I’m acting. I guess it is the
spirit of acting. I am very calm and easygoing. Because of the roles I
play in movies, people think I pretend to be gentle. I don’t fight or
look for trouble. Another thing is that I don’t have too many friends,
so when I’m not on location, I’m at home with my family.
Style
I think fashion is a necessity in showbizness. Whether I like it or not, I have to dress well.
Leisure
The people I love to hang out with the
most are members of my family. Whether I am at home or abroad, I love to
spend time with my family. I think travelling is the best form of
relaxation. It takes stress away from you. The last place I travelled to
was South Africa and it was really nice.
most are members of my family. Whether I am at home or abroad, I love to
spend time with my family. I think travelling is the best form of
relaxation. It takes stress away from you. The last place I travelled to
was South Africa and it was really nice.
Current projects
I’m currently working on a Yoruba-cum-English movie and the title is Kokoro. Acting is all that I do now.