Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has shared his story about being fired by Etisalat and being paid just N2000 for his early movie roles.
In a recent episode of media personality Chude Jidenwo’s show, WithChude, Uzor Arukwe recounted his struggles.
During the interview, he revealed several rare details about his life before and after entering the movie industry.
He mentioned that leaving his corporate career in 2012, before joining Nollywood, was one of the lowest points in his life.
Uzor Arukwe shared that he was unemployed from November 2012 to December 2013, a fact he kept hidden from his mother and older brother for several years.
During the conversation, the Sugar Rush star also revealed that he is married with children but has successfully kept his personal life separate from his professional life.
He explained that he does this to maintain his sanity and protect his family from the public eye, following the example of many seasoned performers he admires.
Recall that Veteran actress Toyin Babatunde Adegbola, often called Yeye Toyin Tomato, has shared throwback pictures and videos featuring veteran actors Mr. Latin and Sola Sobowale.
She asked her fans and followers to tag Mr. Latin and Sola Sobowale and to mention the year and country in which the pictures and videos were taken.
Netizens reacted to the post, expressing their appreciation for God’s blessings and favor in their lives and marveling at how far they have come.