Actress Lola Idije Addresses Misconceptions About Her Roles in Movies: “I’m not wicked in real life"
- Actress Lola Idije has addressed the misconception about her roles in movies by the public in a new video
- Lola Idije also shared the source of her energy on set while recounting her experience with an upcoming actor
- Lola Idije's comments about herself have stirred mixed reactions, with some netizens finding her explanation unbelievable
Popular Yoruba actress Toyin Afolayan, well known as Lola Idije, has cleared the misconception many people have about her due to her roles in movies.
Lola Idije, known for playing the role of a wicked mother-in-law in Yoruba movies, disclosed that her character in movies was very different from her real-life persona.
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The actress, while speaking on a podcast with her junior colleague Ayo Adesanya, dismissed claims that her on-set character was influenced by drinks or cigarettes.
Lola, who revealed that she only drinks water, recounted her experience with an upcoming actor who wanted to know the source of her energy in movies.
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According to the actress, God has been her source of energy. Lola, who is also the younger sister of the late Adeyemi Afolayan, aka Ade Love, considered one of the pioneers of the movie industry, disclosed that her brother trained to be agile in his roles.
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Lola Afolayan gained recognition after starring as Madam Adisa in the 1995 film titled Deadly Affair. She is known as the initiator of the popular internet slang 'Soro Soke werey' and 'Pele My Dear'.
In related news, Legit.ng reported that Lola Idije addressed the claim that actress Biodun Okeowo, aka Omoborty, had snatched her daughter's boyfriend and married him.
Lola stated that the claim was false, and the first time she spoke to her younger colleague's husband was when she introduced him to her on a phone call.
The video of Lola Idije speaking about her on-set character is below:
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Reactions to Lola Idije's comment
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions, read the comments below:
GaliBillyyoung said:
"You go explain Taya. That's basically what people see you as now."
0xidan commented:
"No one will tell you they are wicked in real life now."
JAdeliyi said:
"Woman is so good I just discovered she is part of the Afolayan family."
FolajeuwoNelson wrote:
"The way she dey talk self. If you're not wicked person, you must be someone that has hot temper."
vee_talks2 reacted:
"If I believe make I bend."
@mzzfunmilola22 said:
"Mama go explain tire the likes of Patience Ozokwo Shola shobowale they will explain tire."
Haz45458Hazzan said:
"Btw Mummy Lola idije and Mummy Shola Shobowale who do think is more wicked?"
tolulop25718134 wrote:
"Even d way she dey tlk sef, fear dey catch me i love her anyways."
pinkpearl_b said:
"Nobody calls themselves wicked, even the devil introduced himself as ‘light bearer.’ Actions speak louder than excuses."
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web3Larrylee commented:
"No be mama whey teach her son wife wetin she go him be this? You wicked paaa."
Lola Idije marks birthday in style
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Lola Idije celebrated her birthday in style.
The actress shared new photos o f herself on her verified Instagram page to celebrate her new year.
Lola chose to wear a beautiful velvet dress, laced with stones design for her photoshoot when people of her age could have preferred traditional attires.
Source: Legit.ng
