We do not come across people, especially ladies who are willing to let the public into their private lives without being prodded. Especially, where such people have endured marital turbulence, heartaches and disappointments. Mayowa Duntoye was free to discuss about issues most people would rather keep in the closet. A single mother who has to raise her daughter of 14 years can write a book.

Mayowa Duntoye was born in Lagos to a family of four. She is the eldest with three younger brothers. Her parents are from Oro town in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria. She speaks with Oludare Sorunke, Executive Editor, BLACKWASH Media on her troubled marriage, single parenting and her debut biopic movie, Mayowa.



Why did you choose acting as a career?

I choose acting because I have passion for it and it had been my dream since I was young. I grew up watching theatre performances by the late Hubert Ogunde, Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), Adeyemi Afolayan (Ade Love) and several others. These people made imprints into what we are now enjoying in Nollywood. They brought depth, character and meaning to the industry.

I observed that the main function of the movie industry is to make people laugh, feel good about themselves, tell our stories and educate us about the importance of community.

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