Migration is a rising pattern, and lots of Yoruba Nollywood stars have embraced the favored “japa” motion, leaving Nigeria for a brand new life overseas.
Whereas some proceed to remain linked to leisure, others have chosen new paths exterior the business. Listed below are seven stars who made the choice to relocate:
Funsho Adeolu
The quiet and reserved actor from Ondo State moved to the US along with his household, the place he discovered success within the occasions business. Funsho is now referred to as “The Dancing MC,” sharing full of life dance movies on social media. He appears content material along with his selection to begin recent overseas.
Lola Alao
Now primarily based in Canada, Lola Alao has made a house along with her household, together with the youngsters of late Nollywood actress Aisha Abimbola, whom she grew to become the guardian of. Regardless of the transfer, Lola stays energetic in movie manufacturing, having made 4 films in Canada in 2020.
Mistura Asunranmu
A beloved determine in Yoruba cinema, Mistura relocated to Texas to affix her husband. She is now a radio and TV presenter, and likewise organizes occasions within the US, staying linked to her leisure roots whereas adapting to life overseas.
Opeyemi Aiyeola
Opeyemi moved to the UK in 2007 on the peak of her profession and took a break from performing. She returned to the display in 2018 and has since starred in quite a few movies. She spends time in Nigeria to work on tasks however stays primarily based within the UK, balancing her household life with selective performing roles.
Bukky Wright
Bukky Wright moved to america in 2018 for additional research and to be nearer to her sons, who have been already overseas. After finishing her Grasp’s diploma, she switched to a company profession in IT, although she nonetheless sometimes seems in films.
Doris Simeon
After a profitable profession in Nigeria, Doris relocated to the US in 2018. The actress, who starred in a number of Yoruba movies, left for private causes, particularly to be along with her son. She misses Nigeria, notably the meals, however has constructed a brand new life within the US, working in varied jobs together with as a hairdresser.
Stella Damasus
Stella moved to the US along with her then-husband, Daniel Ademinokan. After their separation in 2020, she continued to stay within the US, based in Atlanta. Stella, who has appeared in iconic Nigerian movies like Rattlesnake and Harmful Twins, nonetheless sometimes works within the leisure business however has tailored to life overseas.