Entertainment
Quick Read
Nelson admitted that her decision was because she did not recognise Akindele’s potential, stressing that she eventually regretted making that move.
Nollywood actress Bunmi Nelson has opened up on her career in the Nigerian film industry, revealing some of the decisions she took that she now regrets.
The actress, while reflecting on her career, disclosed that she once had the opportunity to work with Box Office record breaker, Funke Akindele, but turned down the offer.
Nelson admitted that her decision was because she did not recognise Akindele’s potential, stressing that she eventually regretted making that move.
“I didn’t see Funke going far. That’s why in life, don’t underestimate anybody. Don’t look down on anyone except you’re admiring their shoelace. If I knew Funke would go far like this, I would have held her tight because I can’t even see her back now. I missed that big opportunity because Funke was telling me then that, ‘Ah, why don’t you come?’. I was telling her, ‘I’ve heard a lot about Yoruba industry. They will say you should say auntie. They will say you should kneel down. Then one person say you should carry bag!,” she stated.
Nelson explained that some of her decisions were influenced by rumours she had heard about the Yoruba film industry. She stressed the need for humility and not judging people based off of other’s opinion but rather getting to know people personally
“That is why you need to humble yourself in life. If there’s anything I’ve learned in life now, it’s humility,” she added.
