Nigerian actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji has shared his inspiring story of perseverance and success in the entertainment industry. In a recent interview, he recalled a pivotal moment when a senior colleague predicted he would fail within a year.
However, Adedimeji confidently responded to the doubter, saying, “Someone once told me in the Yoruba movie industry that he gave me one year to see what I would become. I told him to give me two years and he will see what I will become.”
Adedimeji also opened up about his personal life, sharing the unique story of how he proposed to his wife, Bimpe, over the phone. He expressed gratitude for her unwavering support through the challenges they’ve faced, including hurtful comments and online trolling.
The actor acknowledged his wife’s strength in the face of negativity, including being called barren. He shared that his wife would often show him the hurtful comments and say, “They will be all right.”
Adedimeji reflected on his first major film project, Lisabi, and expressed gratitude for his wife’s encouragement during a time when he felt let down by others. He said, “When I wanted to do my first big screen job, Lisabi, I realized that everybody that I felt would stand by me was not there; there was nobody.”
He added that his wife’s support gave him the confidence to move forward, saying, “My wife was the one who stood by me, and that was what gave me the courage to do it.”
