I lost my marriage due to passion for acting – Yetunde Wunmi
Nollywood veteran actress, Yetunde Wunmi, has revealed the sacrifices she made for her career.
The 64-year-old during an interview with BBC Yoruba, said she started her career as a stage performer in 1982 under Sunday Akinola’s ‘Feyi Kogbon’ theatre group.
Reflecting on her nearly four-decade-long career in the film industry, Yetunde Wunmi revealed that her marriage ended because of her dedication to acting.
“I cannot forget Adelove. He brought the stage drama to Danjuma film close to where I lived then. He wore all white that day and came with a white car.
“Everybody ran towards him and I also went closer to make sure I touched his clothes. I was very happy. I felt like I touched a gold. That was when I developed interest in theatre.
“I lost my marriage due to my love for this theatre. But I never regretted being an actress since then because God has been gracious to me.”