Deyemi Okanlawon reveals what hindered his growth in his acting career
Renowned Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has shared how his limited social media presence hampered his career progression.
In his latest interview on the Echoo Room Podcast, the Yoruba actor discussed the challenges he encountered early in his acting career.
Despite his talent, Deyemi revealed that producers frequently turned him down due to his sparse social media activity.
“Not having Instagram followers hindered me. I would tell myself, ‘I’m the guy who comes to kill himself on set. Why am I being judged by the number of followers I have?
“I said to myself, there is no point fighting it. There’s always going to be a new set of people who focus more on the brand than the craft. So I said let me start some brand-building.”
