Bukola Adeeyo is one of the fastest
rising Yoruba actresses. She has starred in quite a number of movies like ‘Sunday Dagboru’,’Monday Omo Adugbo’,’Abike Standing’,’Fere sise mi’,’Eminirekan’ etc. Though
a native of Oyo state, she was raised in Lafenwa,
Abeokuta, Ogun State where she took to acting
after joining Odunlade Adekola Films Production
O.A.F.P. She talks about her family, sex life and
other intriguing issues.
How did you join Nollywood?
Acting has been something I admired since
childhood. In 2008, my brother, Abiodun Ajayi took
me to Odunlade Adekola. I joined Odunlade
Adekola Films Production (O.A.F.P.) that same
year.
How many films have you featured in since 2008?
I have featured in so many movies that I have
lost count. Sunday Dagboru; Ijiya Ife; Pemisire;
Kamadupe; Ayelujara; Oba Adesope; Ire nimoyan;
Oruko ife; Asake oni Buredi; Tijo tire; Ilu Alujo;
Soko Fun; Ajinigbe, to mention a few.
Have you produced any film?
Yes. I have produced one, titled Ajinigbe and I am
cooking something at the moment with the name
Olaide Oyinlomo. Olaide Oyinlomo is about a
young woman who inherited diabolical power
from her grandma but decided to use it positively.
The cast?
The movie features great and talented artistes like
Prince Jide Kosoko, Odunlade Adekola, Fausat
Balogun,Tunde Owokoniran, Bolaji Amusan, Lekan
Olatunji,Owolabi Ajasa,my humble self and a host
of others.
Do you agree that Nigerian women are becoming
sexually active than men?
I disagree. Men will always be men. They are born
to be in charge even outside sex, that is the order
of nature.
Are you a virgin?
No, I am not.
The Africans, especially the Yoruba culture frowns
at pre-marital sex but many youths engage in it.
What do you have to say as a young and
unmarried lady?
Pre-marital sex has its positive side. There is
acceptance from your peers, pleasure and the
fulfillment of sexual desire. The negative side is
that it is against our norms and values, and could
bring about unwanted pregnancy, sexually
transmitted diseases, STDs and guilt.
How often does Bukola Adeeyo have sex?
I am a very busy type that I seldom have time for
things like that. Besides I am not married but I do
have sex once in a while.
Do you think you have what will make a man
come begging for sex with you?
I am not sexually active and not a sex tool, so I
do not have what will make a man come back for
sex.
It seems actresses are making more money than
their male counterparts. Your take?
Women are doing better in the industry. Our men
do not venture into other things like the women.
Many actresses have other things that fetch them
money.
Are you saying acting is not lucrative enough?
Acting is a good and lucrative profession. But
acting in Nigeria can be frustrating because of
challenges of piracy. And that is one of the
reasons many actresses support themselves by
engaging in other things.
What is your take on many Nigerian women going
nude in the name of fashion?
I don’t expose my body but I don’t have anything
against anyone who dresses nude. Every woman
has the right to dress whichever way she chooses
as long as she is comfortable with her outfit. But
a Yoruba adage says “Iri ni si ni isoni lojo”, the
way you dress or present yourself is the way
people will act towards you. That is what I
consider before choosing my outfit.
As a young and unmarried lady, how do you
manage male fans?
I appreciate my male fans a lot. They are the
ones who have made me relevant in the industry.
Most of my male fans turn out to be my friends.
What is your worst location experience?
Talking about my numerous encounters in the
hands of our senior colleagues can be tiring. But
God and the passion is what has sustained me.
There was a particular case that still saddens my
heart. I was supposed to take 13 scenes in a film.
I went to the location and after spending four
days, the director said I would not be part of the
film. I was not given a dime and 96 hours of my
life was wasted. Although, every disappointment
is a blessing and I also learned my lesson. I now
know better.
How do you mean?
I make sure the deal is sealed before I leave the
house.
You have been scandal free, what is the secret?
(smiles) I don’t know. Maybe because I have my
beliefs and I follow them religiously.
When is Bukola Adeeyo planning to settle down?
Soon, by God’s grace. It could be tomorrow, next
week or in two years.
What was growing up like?
I was raised by disciplinarians in Ibadan, Oyo
State. My parents were into business. I am the
first child of four. We moved with my mum to
Abeokuta when the need arose. Since then, the
Ogun State capital, Abeokuta has been my home.
Source: Vanguard
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