Show Notes
In this episode, Tay sits down with Deyemi Okanlawon, actor, producer, and one of Nollywood’s most recognizable faces, for a conversation about the road that brought him here. From selling bread in his early years to becoming a leading man on screen, Deyemi shares the many steps, choices, and lessons that shaped his journey.
He talks about life before acting, how he found his way into Nollywood, and why he approached his career with clear intention from the start. The conversation also touches on what it means to build a lasting career as an actor, balancing family life with the demands of the industry, staying disciplined with fitness and lifestyle, and the confidence it takes to keep growing.
Deyemi also opens up about going international, producing his own work, building meaningful partnerships, and why storytelling has a bigger role to play in shaping how we see ourselves as a country.
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