Adebayo Salami reflects on early acting career with throwback picture
Veteran Nollywood actor Adebayo Salami, known as Oga Bello, shared a throwback photo while reflecting on his early career in theatre. He emphasized that his primary motivation was a passion for the arts rather than fame or financial gain.
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The reflection provides cultural context on the evolution of the Nigerian film industry and the values of its pioneers.
Veteran actor Adebayo Salami , popularly known as Oga Bello, has reflected on his early days in theatre, saying that passion for the arts was their main motivation. The actor shared a throwback photo of himself and colleague Baba Wande on Instagram while reminiscing about their beginnings. According to him, when they started out in theatre, their focus was not on fame or money but on love for the craft. Related News ADEBAYO SALAMI: Good director won’t cast actors on sentiment Adebayo Salami set to release new film to celebrate 60 years in Nollywood Oga Bello produces series for StarTimes Read Also: ADEBAYO SALAMI: Good director won’t cast actors on sentiment He noted that any other good things that came afterwards were simply divine blessings. “When we started theatre, our minds and hearts were more about passion for the arts. Every other goodness that came from it was just a divine bonus for us,” he said. --> --> TAGS: Adebayo Salami
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