When was your breakthrough moment in the industry?
My breakthrough came gradually. I started acting in 1988 and I haven’t done any other thing since then. Every film I have acted in helped to make me more prominent and relevant. By the grace of God, all my movies are popular but the ones that stand out include T’alon gbemu, Baba Waidi, Oba ju Oba lo, Mr. President, Omo Ode de, among others.
What do you love most about being an actor?
Stardom! I am able to open many doors with my name. I have been able to speak with presidents, governors, senators and other important personalities, both at home and abroad.
Who are the people you admire?
I am inspired by a lot of people such as Adeboye Aderibigbe, who is never pleased with my movies. My wife is also my number one critic. She always points out my faults in movies and it is because she wants me to grow. I admire them for that.
Your wife and children live in Ireland. How do you cope with their absence?
There’s no big deal about that. We speak about ten times every day. They come home regularly and I visit them a lot too. We plan together and we keep each other updated on our activities.
Have you ever been tempted to marry a second wife?
I can never marry another wife. My wife is my mother, sister, friend and confidant. She is a very loyal and trustworthy person. I don’t have any reason to marry another wife.
You once stopped your child from acting because he was in school. Are you prepared to let him get into the industry now?
My son is 18-year-old now and he already knows what he wants to do with his life. I speak with him as a friend now and we relate well. I will support him in whatever he does. When I stopped him, he was much younger and naïve and I didn’t want stardom to destroy his life.
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