I can portray nudity in a movie- Olaide Adeyiga

Gone are the days of the drab characters with only stories to tell in the Yoruba sector of Nollywood. Now, the Yoruba movie industry is populated by beautiful girls, who would have you glued to your seats for more than just the juicy stories.

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Olaide Adeyiga is one of such beauties. The rising Nollywood diva is gradually making waves in the industry, showing forth her ability to interpret roles.

The graduate of Lagos State University who has starred in movies like ‘The return of Higi Haga 2’, ‘Eto mi and others opens up on her passion for acting, challenges, amongst other issues in this chat with TheNewsGuru.

What was childhood like and how did it prepare you for your current career?

I had a fun filled childhood and also growing up amongst older siblings and family members helped me a lot because I was able to learn from them too. It was a love experience I won’t trade.

My childhood experience didn’t really prepare me for my current career, but those times were filled with drama. A lot of happenings I can still picture .Life itself is like a stage so playing a role redirects me to the events of life. I didn’t choose this career from the beginning, but it just happened and I don’t regret it

What’s your education background like?

I attended First coat international school for my primary school education. I also attended Dee Unique International School for my Secondary School Education. I attended Lagos State University (Lasu) for my higher institution

You stated in an interview that you can appear in a nude movie, how true is that?

I can’t go nude in a movie, but I can portray nudity. Nude scenes can be very controversial but also can be used in the development of a film character and can be justified as being part of a story which I think is acceptable. It depends on the story line and these scenes are portrayed with good camera angles and tricks, with less visibility of the under garments and the body too

Are you satisfied with how far you have come in Nollywood?

I am thankful for where I am right now and I believe the sky is the limit. I will keep breaking new boundaries and doing new things. My hunger for success will keep driving me.

What do you consider as your most challenging movie role?

Every role is challenging, being whom you are not is a challenge, being in a situation you wouldn’t want yourself to be in reality is challenging .What matters is you putting in your best to interpret the role that someone out there can learn from.

What is your opinion about the injection of soft porn into Nollywood movies?

I believe soft porn is now a part of our everyday lives, everyone has access to the internet and the internet has no boundaries. Our job as actors is to depict the reality we are confronted with in our society on a daily basis and show the immorality or morality of this reality. Viewers are confronted with this reality and I believe it is our job to put this in perspective and not shy away.

What factors do you look out for before picking up a sensual role?

I am an actress, before picking a sensual role; I psyche myself to be comfortable with whomever the next person. A good psyche allows one express the character properly. Personal hygiene is also important.

What lessons has Nollywood taught you over the years?

Nollywood has taught me that things are not always as easy as it seems. All that glitters is not gold.

Have you ever had any weird experience with a fan?

No weird experience so far. My fans are amazing and they show me so much love . I love them so much.

What new projects are you working on?

I’m working on a new project. It’s a story that borders on love, marriage, tribes and cultures. It’s a project worth waiting for.