For actress, Tomi Ojo, the road to recognition has been anything but smooth. In a recent interview with Sunday Scoop, she opened up about her journey through rejection, self-discovery, and eventual acclaim.
Reflecting on her humble beginnings, she said, “I have been doing this since 2018. It was slow and steady, but I am grateful for every step I had to take. Every setback shaped me, and every person I met along the way impacted my journey.”
Ojo, who recently featured in the film, Makemation, described her progress in the Nigerian film industry as a testament to resilience.
Speaking about the movie, the actress expressed pride in not just her performance but the team effort behind it. “It’s a project that took a lot from everybody. Seeing the results of all our efforts and hard work is quite impressive,” she said.
Despite being part of a generation of actors gradually gaining visibility, she believes there’s still a long way to go.
“I am grateful to God for the time we are in. I think in our industry, we definitely can do more. We have the potential to do more. If you are comparing it to other industries abroad, they’re doing quite well. I am grateful for the fact that we are here. We definitely have a lot more blocks to break and more ground to conquer as young actors. But I’m proud. We’re taking space,” she noted.
The actress also emphasised the importance of tuning out noise and trusting the process. “There are so many voices. As a creative, everyone wants to offer advice. You have to filter, find your own voice, and be patient. That’s one lesson I hold on to tightly,” she said.
