Deyemi Okanlawon Reveals Why He Quit Nollywood Before Making A Successful Comeback

Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he once walked away from the film industry altogether, frustrated by poor pay and the quality of roles being offered to him. Speaking on the ‘CreativiTea’ podcast, the actor disclosed that he quit acting in 2019 after deciding the sacrifices he had made to pursue his passion were no longer worth it. “The pay was nonsense; the work was nonsense. I just felt like I didn’t leave 9-5 work to come and do mediocre work,” he said. “It was difficult to wake up in the morning and go to work, and what is the point of being passionate about something and then not being fulfilled by it?” Rather than remain in an industry that left him disillusioned, ...