I Don’t Want to Be Known as Good-Looking Actor, Babatunde Aderinoye Says

Actor Babatunde Aderinoye sits with Olaniyi Apanpa in this wide-ranging interview to reflect on his journey through Nollywood, from understudying veteran filmmaker Odunlade Adekola to carving out his own identity in the mainstream Nigerian movie industry. He also speaks on the pressure of growth in an increasingly competitive industry and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

Nollywood actor Babatunde Aderinoye has opened up on the image he wants to build in the Nigerian film industry. He disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Legit.ng.

The actor, who recently won Best Supporting Actor at the 2025 OAFP Awards, said he does not want to be remembered merely for his physical appearance.

‘I want people to think of quality’

Reflecting on his career, Aderinoye said he never wanted to be known simply as “the tall guy” or “the good-looking actor”.

According to him, his ultimate goal is for audiences to associate his name with quality.

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“When you mention my name, you think of quality. It’s just like some brands. When you mention Mercedes, for instance, it’s class,” he said.

The actor also admitted that his acting was once criticised as being too “quiet”.

Rather than allow the comments to discourage him, he used them as motivation to improve.

The lesson he learnt from Odunlade Adekola

Aderinoye said he studied Odunlade Adekola’s work ethic closely, even before the veteran knew he was learning from him.

He said Adekola’s relentless approach to work taught him that comfort could be dangerous in the entertainment industry.

The actor also recalled being advised not to chase money early in his career, but to first prove his ability and reinvest his earnings into his craft.

As he looks ahead, Aderinoye said fans should expect quality films from his YouTube channel, more personal productions and major lead roles in the second half of 2026.

Watch a snippet of Babatunde Aderinoye on screen here:

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Legit.ng previously reported that Odunlade Adekola had an emotional moment during a video call with Afrobeats star Adekunle Gold.

In the viral video, the actor revealed his disappointment about the lack of support from his colleagues.

After listening to Odunlade, Adekunle Gold told the actor to keep pushing his movie regardless of who shows up and who doesn’t. And then, just when the actor thought the conversation was over, the singer made a surprising offer.

Source: Legit.ng