April 03, (THEWILL) – Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has revealed the sacrifices he made before getting to the peak of his career.
He revealed that he shunned money rituals, resisted smoking Indian hemp and waited for 15 years, before he was able to break even in the entertainment industry.
The actor made it known on Sunday, while speaking on the topic “Youth Empowerment” at NTA 10 Ramadan lecture.
He advised youths not to abandon God in their pursuit of success. The actor, who spoke in Yoruba, said Youths settling for money ritual would suffer without remedy.
“So many able bodied youths like me now opt for money rituals. What is money rituals? Only a fool wouldn’t work and want to become rich. Some so-called fathers somewhere tell you to mix this and that to get money. You will suffer if you do and there wouldn’t be anyone to deliver you.
“I would have indulged in some unprintable things if not for my understanding. I did not get this fame that I have today until after 15 years in the industry.
“Those days, I had people we were struggling together that God lifted before me. If my understanding was shallow. I would have approached them and asked them to show me the way, to take me to the catapult that elevated them, but I didn’t do that.
“Instead, I went back to my Islamic mentor to complain that my prayers have not been heard. However, he told me that doors would open when it is time.”
He further recalled how he was paid N1000 for a lead role in a Nollywood movie in Kwara State after 10 days at the location, adding that everything has changed today and he was now paid in millions because he stood with God.
“I remember the day they wanted to teach me how to smoke Indian hemp and I was told that my brain will become very light after taking the substance and I will be able to assimilate movie lines better, but I refused.”
The actor said he shunned critics, who told him not to post Islamic verses on his social media handle, adding that he had been getting many brand endorsement since then.
“For youths like me, stick to Allah and you will acheive anything you want to achieve in life.”
