- Osas Ighodaro revealed that the first time she came in contact with the craft was after going through modelling school, and then she fell in love with acting.
- She revealed that a transformative experience during her teenage years, adding that her parents initially did not allow her to take up a career in acting.
Actress Osas Ighodaro recently shared insights into her early life and how she ventured into acting.
During a conversation on a recent episode of Pulse One-on-One, she reflected on her journey to stardom and her upbringing.
Despite being raised in the United States, Osas Ighodaro emphasized on her Nigerian heritage and the influence of her upbringing.
“What was childhood like for you? What was growing up like?” asked Elvis Christian, the host.
She responded, “Well, I grew up in New York, born and raised with my siblings and my parents. And even though I grew up there, I grew up in a very Naija household. Even outside the house, it’s like, ‘Remember who your family is and behave yourself, but yeah, it was a beautiful upbringing.”
She talked about her foray into acting, disclosing that she faced some initial resistance from her parents. However, she persisted in pursuing her passion for acting, citing her determination and strong-willed nature.
“I had to do a lot of convincing and crying, but I think I’m also stubborn; I’m a strong-headed individual when I want something.”
Recounting her first exposure to acting, she explained:
“I had low self-esteem growing up, and they put me in modelling school. I went through that experience, and after that, the president of that school offered me a scholarship to take acting classes. I wasn’t exposed to acting till I was 13, then I took my first acting class, and I never turned back since, and I was like, ‘What is this? I want to indulge in this craft of acting.’ So I’ve never turned back since.”
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