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I Started My Career As A Generator Repairer – Nollywood Actor, Ijebu

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3 years ago

Nov 15, 2021.

David Titiloye

Nollywood actor, Ijebu has revealed that he started his career as a generator repairer
Says he suffered a lot of rejections

Ekohotblog reports that Nollywood actor, Olatayo Amokade, popularly known as Ijebu, has revealed his grass to grace story from working as a generator repairer to stardom.

Ijebu who is well known in the Yoruba music industry for his comical roles, explained how he suffered a lot of rejections before getting his big break.

Nollywood actor, Ijebu

In an interview with Sunday scoop, he said, “I actually started my career as a generator repairer. I faced a lot of rejections but they only made me stronger and led me to where I am today.

“Before joining Nollywood, I was a very determined person. I always made good use of all the opportunities that came my way.”

In an industry filled with controversies, the actor noted that he consciously avoids drama. He said, “The question is, can one really avoid controversy? Even if one tries hard to stay away, it would somehow navigate to one. That is one big disadvantage of social media. I just always try my best to distance myself from any drama.

When asked if he could reject any movie role, he said, “As an actor, I would project any role given to me to the best of my ability, even if it is x-rated.”

Ijebu and Lateef Adedimeji

Speaking on the opinion that the acting profession is not as lucrative as it seems, Ijebu said, “If one loves what one does and it’s one’s passion, one would not have a problem with that. There are good days and bad days, it is the passion one has that would keep one going. It happens in all sectors, not just Nollywood, and some are even worse.”

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