- Award winning actress Teniola Aladese has declared that she will not date colleagues within the acting profession, preferring to keep her romantic life separate from her immediate peers.
- The 2022 AMVCA Trailblazer winner revealed an openness to dating industry professionals in leadership roles, such as movie producers and directors, whom she described as the upper echelons of the sector.
- Speaking on a recent podcast, Aladese labeled the Lagos dating scene as a stressful mess, noting that she relies on sharp intuition to filter out incompatible suitors after just one encounter.
Nollywood actress and former production manager Teniola Aladese has publicly clarified her boundaries regarding workplace romance and personal relationships.
Appearing on the ‘I Said What I Said’ podcast, Aladese was explicit about her decision to exclude fellow actors from her dating pool.
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Despite the high visibility and frequent social interactions associated with her profession, she maintained that a shared career on screen is a deal breaker for her.
Instead, she expressed a preference for individuals who operate behind the scenes in influential capacities, specifically mentioning that she would consider relationships with producers or directors.
Aladese, who gained prominence for her role in the hit series Jemeji, has a background that spans both the logistical and creative sides of filmmaking.
This dual experience appears to influence her perspective on industry hierarchies and social dynamics. By identifying directors and producers as her preferred romantic partners, she suggested a leaning toward those who manage the broader vision of a project.
While she did not provide a detailed justification for her “no actors” rule, the declaration underscores her desire for a specific professional distance within her personal life.
The actress also offered a blunt assessment of the social environment in Lagos, describing it as a disorganized and often frustrating experience for those seeking genuine connections.
She mentioned that her digital platforms are constantly flooded with messages from potential suitors, but she maintains a very high level of discernment.
According to Aladese, she often knows within the first meeting if a relationship has a future. This quick decision making process has allowed her to avoid what she describes as terrible dates, despite the broader chaos of the city’s romantic market.
Since winning the Trailblazer Award at the 2022 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Aladese has been an active voice on several social and professional issues.
She has previously challenged gender stereotypes concerning domestic work and advocated for the economic independence of women before marriage.
Her latest comments regarding her dating life further establish her as a public figure who prioritizes clarity and personal standards.
