Why I stopped acting, relocated to Germany – Pat Attah opens up to Teju Babyface in new interview (VIDEO)

Pat Attah, once a maestro in his acting prime, was the epitome of class and charm in Nollywood. As the iconic "fine boy', 'true lover boy," his romantic on-screen chemistry with Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, and other leading ladies became legendary. Pat's abrupt departure from the Nollywood spotlight left his ardent fans yearning for his return for nearly two decades. Recently, in a revealing chat with Teju Babyface, Pat bared it all, explaining why he moved to Germany and turned his back on his first and greatest passion, acting.


Pat Attah, once a luminary in Nollywood, has unveiled the real reasons behind his dramatic departure from the Nigerian film industry and his relocation to Germany.

In a candid conversation with Teju Babyface, Attah revealed that his foray into the entertainment world was driven purely by a deep-seated passion for the arts, rather than a desire for fame.

The 48-year-old actor confessed that as his star rose, he found himself increasingly stifled by the relentless demands and expectations of the public eye.

Attah recounted how the mounting pressure of living up to his celebrity status became overwhelming, ultimately prompting him to make a bold and life-altering decision.

“When I got into the entertainment industry, I was not necessarily doing it for fame, I was doing it for the passion, the passion I have for the arts,” he said

“Fame was not my goal when I got into entertainment, so when it got really too much, I felt like I was not living the normal life I would like to live. I was basically living my life for people. Because when you are famous, you automatically become a role model to a lot of people, there are certain things you want to do freely that you are restricted from doing to a large extent.

You do not want people to think, ‘Why would Pat Attah get into a taxi? Why would he get on a bus? Why would he be riding a bicycle on the street?’ I was not living as freely as I would love to be. That is why I decided to take a break and go to a place where I know people also know me, but not as much as back home.”

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Attah was popular in Nollywood in the late 90s and early 2000s. He featured in films like ‘Spirit of Love’, ‘Extreme Measures’, ‘Colour of Money’, and ‘Never Believe Me’.

He, however, stopped acting and relocated to Germany in 2005.

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