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- Bolanle Ninalowo, a renowned Nollywood actor and producer, has shared his journey of overcoming initial career setbacks to achieve success in the industry.
- In an unreleased episode of ‘Off The Top’ podcast, Ninalowo attributed his initial failures to his triumph in the entertainment industry.
- In an unreleased episode of ‘Off The Top’ podcast, the 44-year-old emphasized that being down can offer unexpected opportunities for self-discovery.
Nollywood actor and film producer Bolanle Ninalowo has shared insights into how he navigated early career challenges to attain success in the Nigerian film industry.
In a forthcoming episode of the ‘Off The Top’ podcast, Ninalowo discussed how his initial setbacks ultimately paved the way for his achievements in entertainment.
When queried about his drive to persist, the 44-year-old highlighted that moments of adversity can reveal unforeseen opportunities for personal growth.
Reflecting on his journey in Nollywood, Ninalowo attributed his eventual success to the lessons learned from his early failures.
“When you fall flat on your face and you are backed against the wall, that is when you get the biggest opportunities to discover yourself. I tell people that when I came to Nollywood, the secrets of my success are buried in my failures,” he said.
Ninalowo’s path into Nollywood was anything but straightforward. He initially started as a producer but encountered setbacks. He then explored a career in music, only to realize it was not his true passion. Undaunted, he returned to acting in the mid-2000s.
His major breakthrough occurred with the 2015 film ‘Desperate Baby Mamas,’ which catapulted him to prominence. Since that time, the actor from Ikorodu has featured in numerous successful films, demonstrating his versatility in both Yoruba and English cinema.
Among his notable performances are roles in ‘Fate of Alakada,’ ‘Coming From Insanity,’ ‘Breaded Life,’ ‘Lakatabu,’ and ‘Alter Date.’
Ninalowo’s tenacity and commitment have established him as a prominent figure in Nollywood.
