EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: I WAS PRACTICALLY FORCED INTO ACTING BY LILLIAN ESORO BECAUSE OF MY ALWAYS DRAMATIC AND FUNNY APPROACH TOWARDS EVERYTHING.

 Who is Olajumoke Popoola

Olajumoke is an Adult lol, I'm from a large Muslim family. My Muslim name is Ramat and I’m the 1st child from my mum. I studied Political Science at the University of Abuja. I’m an Entrepreneur and also an Actress.

How did you get into acting

 I will say I stumbled upon it, it is not what I have always had in plan or anything but each time I watch movies with my friend I will always go like" oh I can do that" lol and most of my family and friend especially will say I should actually consider it because of my always dramatic and funny approach towards everything.. My friend Lillian Esoro got me my 1st job which was "Glasshouse" a TV series. How she got me to do it by "fire by force" lol is long funny story.

 What was your family reaction

 Well my family didn't oppose on anything, am from a family where everyone is being allowed to express themselves or go after whatever we want with the believe that as well trained children we don't bring shame or disappointment to the family. Everyone has being supportive.

 How successful can you say you have been

So far so good, I believe the best is yet to come. I'm not going to count my chicks b4 they hatch. Lol

What makes you unique or different from other

 I'm not the type that compares or compete with anyone, I believe we're all unique in our own way.

 You studied Political science,  Why did you abandon that for just acting

Yes I studied Political Science because Politics has always being my passion and i haven't abandoned it, in future I will still love to serve the People because am a believer of good governance.. You build up the path to become a politician and I believe am working on it.

 As an upcoming, who were you looking up to as your role model

You know like I mentioned I never thought of going into acting so I really never looked up to anyone in the sector but when I started, Funny as it may sound I admire and do look up to Blossom Chukwujekwu. Everyone know just how fantastic he is, I have had the opportunity to work with him and he did thought me a lot. He is a good friend, he's passion for acting and humble lifestyle is something I love about him.

What movies have you featured in and which is your favorite

 

I have done a couple of TV series Glass house, Taste of Love , had a brief appearance on  Casion, Taxi that is yet to be out and a short movie which starred Wole Ojo and Esther Audu as well amongst other jobs yet to come out. But so far I will say I enjoyed the set of Taste of Love most. It's my favorite

 Any local or international recognition

Not any yet but I believe my hard work will pay off eventually

 Who discovered you

 

Like I said my friend Lilian Esoro practically forced me into acting.. And then the 1st director that agreed to work with me was Mr. Jerry. The producer and director of Glasshouse.

What is the most unique thing about your culture and tradition

I'm a Yoruba girl and I will say the most unique thing about my culture is the Language 1st of all, Yoruba Language is being spoken in most part of the world, the Language has being preserved for decades and the Yoruba tradition is also practiced in most part of the world as well. Talk about our heritage and the Orishas is something that is fascinating. I mean Yoruba culture and tradition is begin studied all over, goes to show how accepted it has become.   its a deep culture with rich heritage  and I am proud to be a Yoruba girl.

 We believe the African culture and tradition has lost its value in families and our society as a result of parents adopting western culture, how can we change this

I will say we can use the same tools that have being used to water down our culture to bring them back to life.. Through the internet and Television and all.. We can have movies and programs that shows our culture and preserve our traditions as well. Am a believer in culture and tradition.

What part are you going to play

Currently am working on a project with the Beautiful Sarah Ofilli. It is a road trip Documentary that show case our culture and tradition, I won't say much on it now because it is still work in progress but she is a very intelligent young lady that is making an impact on matters that concerns our culture and tradition. She is very passionate about this project which is one thing I admire and the reason why I chose to go on the journey with her.

 What do you want to say to your fans?

To my fans I will say be true to yourself, be good to other people, do whatever makes you happy without hurting others. Thank you for all the love and support..


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