Many others in the industry would have wished for Adebimpe Oyebade’s rapid rise to stardom. Her breakthrough performance in the English-Yoruba film Crossroad (Agbede Meji) earned her respect and acceptance from both inside and outside the industry, glamsquad reports.
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It broadened her career options and paved the way for her to pursue a career in modeling. Her career quickly reached a new peak after her outstanding performance in the hit film “Adebimpe Omo Oba,” for which she is now well-known.
During her interview, the actress/model reveals a lot about her upbringing and career.
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Aside from acting, I also model; in fact, I started out as a model. Modeling helped me get into acting. I work as a professional model. I also have my own businesses. Adefits is the name of my fashion line. Shades of Mo Beauty is my makeup line. That is essentially what I do. So, when I’m not on set, I’m either shooting or working on my empire.
Tell us about your upbringing, childhood, and growing up. What was your experience like?
I grew up in a five-person family. My family’s last child is me. We are a group of four girls and one boy. Growing up was a little different for me because I didn’t have any friends. That is why, even now, I do not bow to make friends. My siblings were my friends when I was growing up. I grew up in Akure, which is in the state of Ondo. I went to nursery, primary, and secondary school there. Then I went to university in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. I took English classes. It was UNAD at the time, but I believe it is now Ekiti State University. I finished 2015 and immediately went to Benin for NYSC. And I completed NYSC in 2016. That’s all I’ve got.
You mentioned not having friends as a child; was this due to parental restrictions or what?
Actually, I wouldn’t say restriction because I was the last born. But, you know… As the baby of the house, I was always with my mother, and I always wanted to be at home. Then I believe it’s just how we were raised in general. And, let’s be honest, it’s probably because we lived in an apartment where you can’t just walk in and say you want to make friends. Because I have siblings, we only play in our house. That’s how I grew up. Even when I was in university, I would only stay in my hostel; private hostel and all.
Is it true that you were born with a silver spoon?
Not at all; not at all. But suppose you come from a middle-class family.