Bintu Balogun, the gifted daughter of Nigeria’s legendary actress, Madam Saje, is making a name for herself in the world of acting, and she recently opened up about the unique advantages she’s experienced in her burgeoning career, all thanks to her iconic mother’s legacy.
In an exclusive interview with R Magazine, Bintu Balogun expressed her profound appreciation for the valuable benefits she has reaped from her mother’s established reputation in the Nigerian film industry. Madam Saje, whose real name is Fausat Balogun, is celebrated for her outstanding contributions to Nollywood, having graced the screen with her exceptional talent for decades.
During the interview, Bintu Balogun couldn’t contain her joy over the increasing recognition and growth of Nollywood as a whole. She highlighted that numerous filmmakers and actors alike are actively contributing to the industry’s development through their compelling content and top-notch productions. This vibrant landscape has allowed emerging talents like herself to thrive and explore their potential in the world of acting.
Bintu Balogun’s acknowledgment of the industry’s positive trajectory reflects the ongoing transformation of Nollywood into a globally recognized powerhouse of cinema. With her talent, backed by the legacy of her iconic mother, Bintu is undoubtedly poised to play a significant role in the industry’s continued success, leaving fans and cinephiles eagerly anticipating her future projects and contributions to Nigerian cinema.
“I am really happy it is happening now, showing to the world that Nollywood is here to compete with any other movie industry in the world. With our filmmakers doing new and great things lately, it shows that there is more for some of us coming behind to achieve.”
Bintu said she joined Nollywood as a professional filmmaker in 2012 after she underwent training.
When asked about the influence of her mother on her career growth, Bintu said:“It has been a blessing. Though it is not a gateway to success, it gives me a step ahead. This is because most filmmakers tend to give me first hand attention to appear and show what I can do.”
She stated further that sometimes, she feels uncomfortable with the special treatment, “as some directors feel too calm to handle me, due to my mother’s influence. In all, being her daughter has helped me more. She is very strict with work; I continue to learn so much from her.”
Afeez Balogun son of veteran actress, Fausat Abeni Balogun, popularly known as Madam Saje, took to social media to share a throw back photo of himself and his children.
Afeez Balogun the multi talented film maker took to social media to share adorable throw back photos of his two beautiful daughters.
He caption the photo with, “Upgrade and filter 😂😂🏃🏃🏃🏃 It’s Slide 2 for me though
