Nollywood actor and singer Gabriel Afolayan has disclosed the significant sacrifices he makes for every role he undertakes in films.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, the multifaceted performer emphasized that acting requires immense passion and unwavering dedication to achieve excellence. He noted that it is this commitment to his craft that ultimately garners recognition and appreciation from audiences and industry peers.
He said, “Acting demands that one pours one’s heart into every role one plays. It is passion and dedication that will make one excel, prompting people to say one is always doing great work. I wouldn’t say there’s one thing that has made me sacrifice so much. Every role I take on is, in itself, a significant sacrifice.”
Speaking further, Gabriel said he is doing music for the love of it and not necessarily for money, “I do music for the love of it. It’s translating based on that. Because if you are doing it for the other one (money), that is when you start putting yourself under pressure. If you are doing it for the love of it, it will resonate because what you are trying to communicate will always show up. So, I do it for the passion and it is translating into money.”
On the impact of his acting career on his music, he said, “They complement each other because it is still the same entity representing both. Whatever I do, it’s all under the same Gabriel Afolayan brand.”
In other news Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has sparked reactions online after boasting about her husband being the richest man.
In a live video, she confidently declared, “No celebrity husband is richer than my husband.” Lizzy went on to challenge fans, asking them to tag any celebrity husband who might be wealthier so she could assess their accomplishments, their starting point, and how far they’ve come.
She added that some people want her children to lie about their father, but she has never taught them such values. Lizzy emphasized that she has always respected and honored her husband, as evident in her life.
However, the video drew mixed reactions from fans, with many criticizing her for allegedly embarrassing her husband, especially since they believe she is wealthier than him.