Veteran Yoruba film actor Idowu Adenekan, popularly known as Oluwo Atefini, has opened up about a difficult chapter in his life when his father’s decisions overruled his own desires.
In an interview on Kunleafod TV’s official YouTube channel, the actor revealed that he was deeply unhappy when his father forced him to abandon his education to become an herbalist. He recounted how his father took him to an herbalist to learn the trade, despite his own passion for education.
In his words, “My father told me that he wanted me to learn from an herbalist, but I told him I was more interested in my education. It was a very sad period for me because I felt my dreams were being taken away.”
Adenekan’s story highlights the struggles he faced before eventually finding his path in the film industry, where he has now made a name for himself as a respected actor. His journey serves as a testament to resilience and the pursuit of one’s true calling, despite early setbacks.
I was very sad when my father asked me to stop my education to become an herbalist. He took me to an herbalist in Lagos State, but fortunately for me, the man had children who were also schooling, so he enrolled me, and that was how I continued my education.”
In a recent post, Akinyanju Arike, popularly known as Eyinju Eledumare, has expressed her frustration with the perceived hypocrisy among some of her Yoruba colleagues in the entertainment industry.
Taking to Instagram, the composed actress criticized an unnamed individual for their two-faced behavior. She revealed how she had publicly praised the person in question, only for them to act contrary behind the scenes.
While she did not disclose specific details, her cryptic post has sparked reactions from fans and colleagues, with many speculating about the target of her message. Eyinju Eledumare’s candid remarks highlight ongoing tensions within the industry, as she calls out insincerity and fake alliances.
recognized the love from others, she accused the individual of DMing her to express gratitude for her affection.
POSTING YOU AND WRITING HOW I FEEL ABOUT YOU DOESNT MEAN I WANT CLOSURE, I AM NOT FAMZING ANYBODY, I AM NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO BE YOUR FRIEND (I don’t have friends cause I Suck at being anyone’s friend) OR ACQUAINTANCE, I AM ME, I LEARN TO EXPRESS HOW I FEEL ABOUT PEOPLE IN A POSITIVE LIGHT WITHOUT NO MOTIVES…( I AM A LOVER OF ALL EXCEPT YOU START MOVING MAD# ) … IF I POST YOU ON MY TIMELINE AND YOU KNOW BECAUSE OF SOMETHING BAD YOU HAVE DONE TO ME BEHIND ME YOU CANT COMMENT UNDER THE POST SO THE PEOPLE IN YOUR OCCULT# WILL SEE IT AND BASH YOU, PLEASE PLEASE AND PLEASE, YOU CAN EITHER TELL ME TO TAKE IT DOWN THAT YOU DONT WANT ME TO POST YOU OR IGNORE (and I will never post you again) DONT FREAKING COME TO MY DM TO THANK ME WHEN YOU CAN DO IT UNDER THE POST, SE E YA WEREY NI…