- Samuel Ajibola revealed that he left the show to work on his goals
- Speaking in an interview with Channels television, Samuel speaks on how the show built him and his career
Samuel Ajibola, a prominent Nigerian soap opera star has disclosed his reasons for leaving the show.
After years of captivating audiences with his hilarious and endearing portrayal of Spiff on the popular Nigerian TV drama ‘The Johnsons,’ Samuel Ajibola revealed he left the show to pursue his aspirations.
Known for his impeccable comedic timing, Samuel Ajibola had become a fan favorite and an integral part of the show’s success.
In a recent interview, Ajibola clams that his career as a producer and director has rebounded since quitting the soap drama.
Speaking with Channels TV, the thespian said:
“I spent nine years at ‘The Johnsons’ investing into someone else’s dream. Even before leaving, I had already started running DAILY Issues, which is my comedy skits. I started in 2016.
“So I started building up my own thing to become an emerging producer and a director. It got to a point where I felt I needed to take that bold step to leave my comfort zone which everybody already knew that I was doing great. I needed to leave because, naturally, I’m a very adventurous person. And I’m a big risk taker. I was well aware of the risk I was going to take, like I said, I listened to my guts and till date I haven’t regretted it.
“In fact, leaving [‘The Johnsons’] has re-established me and redefined me more as a producer and a director.”
Few months ago, The Johnsons cast and crew members mark one year remembrance of Late Ada Ameh
In a trailer of the series’ new episode, sighted on Actor Charles Inojie’s Instagram page, members of her family on the series were seen in a solemn and reflective mood, paying tribute to the Veteran.
Charles Inojie, who played the role of Ada Ameh’s husband in the family sitcom, averred that her passing has had a profound and devastating impact on them.
According to him, the past year hasn’t been the same without her. He added that the loss remains a heavy burden, and they haven’t yet fully recovered from the void she left behind.