I attended Community Grammar School, Ibadan for my elementary education
and Providence Heights Secondary School, Fagba, Lagos, for my
post-primary education. I have a diploma in International Relations
from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.
Acting
I started acting after my mum, Funmi Martins, died in 2002. The journey
was not easy, but I give God all the glory. I never wanted to be an
actress. After my mum died, I started acting so people won’t forget her.
After a while, I became fond of it. I love acting so much, and I think I
would have missed a lot if I had chosen to do something else. I think
acting is like a spirit and it is in you, that’s it. Only a few people
have the ability to interpret roles perfectly.
Challenges
My most challenging role till date was when I played a mad person. The title of the movie was Mafikanmi. It
was quite challenging but I prayed about it and I was able to pull it
off. It has also not been easy balancing marriage and career. I have to
juggle going to locations and running back to the house to take care of
the kids and also cook for my husband.
Role model
My mum remains my role model. I love and admire everything about her.
Her talent inspired me. Her death affected me and I miss so many things
about her, especially the motherly love. A mother’s love can’t be
compared to any other thing in this whole world. I still think about her
a lot, and whenever I do, it makes me cry. I miss the friendship my mum
and I had. We were friends, and she was all I had.
Marriage
My husband and I grew up together. He was actually my mother’s manager
and I used to call him Brother Afeez. We have always been friends. When
I had a problem with my husband some months back, I prayed to God and
we are now fine. Our relationship is free from any kind of problems. My
husband is the best man in the world and he has always been there for
me.
Motherhood
I’m a mother of two lovely girls that I love so much. My children mean
the world to me and I am so happy to have them in my life. I love
spending time with my kids and I take them out a lot.
Scandals
Scandals are part of the challenges we face as artistes.
Personality
I am quite different from what you see on TV. I don’t talk or go out
much. The funny thing is that I don’t even know how I am able to shout
when I’m acting. I guess it is the spirit of acting. I am very calm and
easygoing. Because of the roles I play in movies, people think I pretend
to be gentle. I don’t fight or look for trouble. Another thing is that I
don’t have too many friends, so when I’m not on location, I’m at home
with my family.
Style
I think fashion is a necessity in showbizness. Whether I like it or not, I have to dress well.
Leisure
The people I love to hang out with the most are members of my family.
Whether I am at home or abroad, I love to spend time with my family. I
think travelling is the best form of relaxation. It takes stress away
from you. The last place I travelled to was South Africa and it was
really nice.
Current projects
I’m currently working on a Yoruba-cum-English movie and the title is Kokoro. Acting is all that I do now.