Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has stated that most people are attracted to her status and profession rather than who she really is, News About Nigeria reports.
She disclosed this while speaking in an interview, stating that it is one of the challenges she faces in her acting career.
The actress, known for her roles in Yoruba and English movies, noted that her primary challenge has to do with navigating relationships and finding true love, adding that it is often an uphill task to distinguish genuine connections from fake ones.
“As an actress, producer, and director, my primary challenge has to do with navigating relationships and finding true love. Sometimes, people are attracted to my status and my profession rather than the essence of who I am. Distinguishing genuine connections from those based on fame is often a delicate task,” she stated.
The actress, who studied theatre arts at the University of Ibadan before pursuing studies in history and strategic studies at the University of Lagos, noted that studying theatre arts not only broadened her perspective on storytelling and communication but also ignited a fervour for the entertainment industry in her.
Bakare stated that fulfilling her responsibilities as a mother of three in this challenging economy has not been easy, but she added that she has been relying on God to navigate motherhood and her demanding career.
“Fulfilling my responsibilities as a mother of three in this challenging economy has not been easy, but I am grateful, and I give all glory to God. His grace sustains me through the trials, and I appreciate the strength He has given me to navigate the demands of parenting in these circumstances, finding solace and gratitude in His divine support,” she said.
She further stated that she applies patience to eliminate toxicity from her life.
