Fame Never Changed My Lifestyle - Actress Enioa Badmus Speaks Out

Posted by Samuel on Mon 23rd Nov, 2015 - tori.ng

Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus has spoken out about the side effects of achieving fame and what it means to her.

Eniola Badmus

Large sized actress, Eniola Badmus who is generally known for her very bossy roles in movies made the revelation In an interview with Punch.

She spoke about how she handles fame. She also addressed the widespread belief that she is a bully based on her film roles, and how she deals with criticism.

On fame, Eniola said it had not changed her in any way as she still visits places she went to before becoming a celebrity.

“The only difference is that I may have to have some security around me while going to some places. I am a down-to-earth person. I still go to all those places I went before I became a celebrity but I may not be able to go alone. Such opportunities allow you connect with your beginnings.”

She noted that she was different from her character in her colleague, Funke Akindele’s movie, 'Jenifa'.

“If I were like the character you see on television, by now I am sure you would have heard series of news about me fighting on the streets. But I am not like that. I am an easy going person and can be a clown at times.”

The actress said she has learnt to overlook so many things and loves everybody equally regardless of whether they criticize or praise her.

“I don’t dwell on criticisms and negative comments. As humans, whether we like it or not, there are people who won’t like us no matter how nice we are. One thing I have learnt about Nigerians is that the ones who are quick to criticize you today are the same people who would praise you tomorrow all of a sudden.

So, sometimes you don’t have to care so much when criticism comes because soon you could be getting praises from same bunch of people. I have learnt to overlook so many things but then I love everybody equally regardless of whether they criticize or praise me. I do what I feel is best for me at any particular time. A lot of negativity comes with fame. It is the price you have to pay for being a celebrity.”