No Japa for Me: Shaffy Bello Not Interested in Leaving Nigeria
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| Shaffy Bello (Nigerian film actress and singer) |
Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has said she has no desire to leave Nigeria, describing the country as home and the place that shaped her into who she is today.
“America trained me, but Nigeria made me,” Bello said during a panel discussion at “20+ Years in the Media: Real Talk with Kike @7.”
Asked what could give young people hope as they build careers in Nigeria, Bello said that, despite the country's difficulties, she still sees opportunities there.
“I pray I never get the opportunity, as they call it, to go back,” she said. “Yes, you’ll say because I’ve done it before. I’ve been there before. Yes, I agree with that. But because of the opportunities that I’ve seen in this country, and I am still seeing, I don’t ever want to go back. This is home, this is where it is.”
The actress acknowledged the frustrations many Nigerians face, including challenges with electricity, education and healthcare. However, she encouraged young people to invest in themselves and take advantage of the opportunities around them.
“Look within yourself, what do you have to offer? What is in your hands?” she said. “Whatever it is that is in your hands to offer, study, learn and prove yourself worthy of it.”
Bello also advised young people to remain authentic and committed to their craft, noting that these qualities have helped sustain her career over the years.
“For me to be here for so many years, first of all, I have to be authentic to who I am. If you lie, you keep having to remember the lies, if you tell the truth, it’s easy.”
She added that faith has been central to her life, urging young people to “hold God tight” as they pursue their ambitions.
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