Entertainment

I don’t owe my success to BBNaija — Bisola

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6 years ago

September 7, 2018

Big Brother Naija star, Bisola Aiyeola , has said that she owes her success in the entertainment industry to her own efforts and personal struggles , not the reality television show , as many Nigerians were wont to believe.
Bisola said this minutes after receiving a surprise award during last Saturday ’ s African Magic Viewers ’ Choice Awards held at the Eko Le Meridien Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island , Lagos .

Fielding questions from journalists on the sidelines of the event , Bisola, who received the Trailblazer ’ s Award in recognition of her impact in the developing African film and television space , said she had been on a journey to self realisation as an artiste since 2006 .

She said , “ I started out in the entertainment industry in 2006 . In 2008 , I was on MTN Project Fame West Africa music realty TV show . I have been an actress prior to Big Brother Naija . I wouldn ’ t say that BBN gave me all or the mileage that I am getting now . I am stressing it because a lot of people may think I woke up one day and just went for an audition .

“ I attended the Big Brother Africa audition for over eight years before I finally made it into the BBN house . So , it has been a journey and I didn ’ t give up .

Speaking on the future of the Nigerian film industry , she noted that further growth could be possible through collaboration between the media and stakeholders in the industry .

She said , “ The media and filmmakers should come together to work as one . Collaboration is the new competition . We shouldn ’ t see each other as competitors because it would help to bring in more funds and help us to deviate from the cliché that we are used to producing , which is mostly drama .

“ There is so much money that can be made from the African movie industry . Animation is a good example of how we can tap into the potential of the industry . It is one sector that we haven ’ t exploited at all . ”

Bisola dedicated her award to the memory of her late baby daddy, Malcom Olanrewaju who passed on a few days ago at the age of 37 . “ It ’ s been a sad week for me , but I ’ m also happy that I won this award . It’ s not just for me ; it is for my family and for people who have watched me grow , as well as those that have seen through my journey .

“ Notwithstanding , it would have been beautiful if Malcolm was around to see me win this award . He knew about this journey that I embarked on some years ago .

I ’ m dedicating this award to him and everybody else in my life , ” she said .