I Look Into D Mirror & Pat Myself at D Back: Deyemi Okanlawon Laments Not Winning Top Awards
- Deyemi Okanlawon has said that he has never won a serious award before though he has been around for a long time to have clinched one
- He said awards should not be the validation for him or the quality of work he has done; rather, it should be the other way around
- The actor said that he often looks at himself in the mirror and pats his back just to encourage himself despite not winning awards
Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has opened up on his acting career and winning awards.
The thespian, in an interview with Hip TV, said he has never won a major award since he started acting.
He noted that he has stayed long enough in the industry to have clinched such category of awards.
Okanlawon says he encourages himself
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In the interview, Okanlawon, who just welcomed a son, said he used to encourage himself if no one will.
He noted that he would look into the mirror and pat himself on the back just to say he was doing well.
Okanlawon says awards shouldn't validate him
The actor, who released steamy photos for his birthday, mentioned that awards shouldn't determine if he was doing well as an actor or not.
According to Deyemi Okanlawon, it should be the other way around.
Below is a clip of the interview:
How fans reacted to Okanlawon's video
Reactions have trailed the video made by the actor. Here are some of the comments below:
@bimbo_olamide:
"Winning hearts."@frostgiantfilms:
"Well said, I do it too."@ukfinestbfoodphotography
"You have done well."
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@kvngjordan395:
"One of the best."@tos_collection_:
"Don't worry......you won our hearts."@naomi_blaze_xx:
"Bro you have won our hearts and you are winner."@iamdiamond_fitness:
"Normally he don suppose win best actor but i DNT know why is delaying.'@ayotunde1287:
"You have paid ur dues in nollywood joor. Who no know Deyemi, what av they been watching??? Best of luck with ur film.."@jay_jay_mariah:
"You won our heart long ago. leave those award they don’t have the original to give you yet when they have it you will get it."@yawppie:
"Award doesn't make you great except it's balon d'or though."Deyemi recounts failed career as MC
Legit.ng also reported that Okanlawon revealed that he was once a Master of Ceremony.
He said when he started as an entertainer, he picked interest in being a Master of ceremony but he failed woefully at it.
Source: Legit.ng
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