Fast Rising Nollywood Actress Tawa Ajisefinni popularly known as "TAWA" speaks with Akomolafe Blog (ABLOG) about Her life, Acting, the Industry and more....
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- Can we meet you?
I'm Ajisefinni Tawakalitu Oluwayemisi.
- What was your background like?
I'm a native of Abeokuta, I am from a family of four (2 boys and 2 girls), I'm the last child of my family, but lost my elder sister 5 years ago.
- What and Who inspired you into acting?
Actually, Muyiwa Ademola inspired me into Acting.
- What was your family's response to your choice of going into acting?
My family supported me right from day one, when i told them my dream of going into Acting, and doing it Full time.
Although, the road was very rough but i thank God today.
- How long have you been in the industry?
I started acting since 2003, immediately i finished my secondary school education, i joined RAZOL (Razak Olayiwola) aka "Ojopagogo".
And since then I've been around, fully and actively doing what i love best.
- How many movies have you featured in?
I've featured in so many movies but few to mention are :- Jenifer, Apadi, Omoge lepa, Jelili, sisi clara, The sacrifice, Irugbin, Four couples, Eni omosin, Dara, Pepeye, Taiwo Taiwo, Omo iya Alakara, Kudi Klepto, Omo iya aje and many more...
-How many movie/movies have you produced yourself?
I produced my First movie back in 2005, the title was "Ilu Awon Aje" which was produced by my boss Ojopagogo.
Later i produced three movies titled "Isese Lagba which was produced in 2009, Omolile (last assignment) produced in 2015, Monkele which was produced in 2016".
- What's your relationship like with fellow colleagues (male and female)?
My relationship with other fellow colleagues is very cordial.
- Any new project coming from you soon?
Yes, my recent project is coming to rule your screen early next year titled "MONKELE".
And also watch-out for another big project coming very soon.
- What's your say on the Movie industry in Nigeria especially the Yourba aspect of Nollywood?
We are getting there and for sure soon Nollywood will rule the Nation and the World as a whole.
About movie marketers, God will touch their hearts.
God Bless Nigeria.
- Any plans to leave the industry sooner or later?
Not at all, I've never for once thought of leaving my profession/job neither sooner or later.
- Any regrets so far?
Not at all, I've never for once regretted my chosen career.
- Which Roles do you feel good with?
I feel good with Any role.... Any Role, especially challenging roles.
- Where do you see yourself in the next few years in the industry?
I see myself among super stars grow beyond my imaginations.
- How do u relax when you're less busy?
I relax with my Family and sometimes hangout with my friends.
- Are you into any relationship?
Yes, I'm in a relationship.
- What's are the attributes you'll like your future man to have?
My kind of man should be Loving, Understanding, Supportive, religious.
-Words for your fans out there?
Success is the fruit of personal effort plus support and encouragement from people like you. Thank you for giving me a shoulder when i could not support myself.
Thank You.
- Words of encouragement to young and aspiring actor and actresses out there?
"They should get focused, and with prayers their dreams shall come true, the key to success is making dreams come true".