Lolade Okusanya has revealed that her mother approved of her playing an erotica character in Toyin Abraham‘s latest film “Ijakumo”, News About Nigeria gathered.
In the crime thriller, Okunsanya played Sharon, an undercover dancer.
During a recent appearance on TVC’s Your View, the actress stated that she gave her mother and siblings stripper photographs and informed them to anticipate her to play the same role in her future film.
She stated that her family was prepared to see her execute the role.
She said:
“I was not me. I was the character.
“I was in that phase. I was not thinking of me. So, before this [playing the role]. I had already… Most important people in my life would be my family members, who I know would break me. So, while I was sending strippers’ videos to Aunty Toyin Abraham, I was also sending them to my mum, my sister, my brother, and other important people in my life. I said, ‘These are the kind of things you will see on Netflix, hope it’s fine?’ My mum said, ‘Hmm’.
“But they had prepared their minds. They had prepared their own extended families’ minds. The people that mattered the most to me, were prepared. Social media can do its thing. But the people that mattered most to me were holding my hand.”
Okusanya Ololade is a Nigerian-born award-winning actress, influencer, and social media personality known for her memorable film and stage roles.
Okusanya Lolade has appeared in films and skits alongside Toyin Abraham, Kehinde Bankole, Chimezie Imo, Tomiwa Tegbe, Adeherself, IsBae U, Seyi Kayode, Shank Comics, and a slew of other Nollywood performers.
She has appeared in a number of films as a professional actress.
