Why I Chose Acting Over Law – Jenifa’s Diary Adaku

Why I Chose Acting Over Law – Jenifa’s Diary Adaku

NEWS DIGEST – Omotunde Adebowale David (LOLO 1) is a Multiple Award Winning on-air Personality on 95.1 Wazobia FM, TV Personality for Wazobia TV, a lawyer by training, Actress, Musician and an Event Consultant.

In this interview with Dapo Okri of the News Digest, the talented actress popularly known as Adaku in the Jenifa’s Dairy TV series, talked about various aspects of her career.

See excerpts below:

News Digest: We understand that you are a lawyer. Why did you abandon law for acting?

Adaku: I did not abandon law, it is still part of who I am. However, my legal profession was chosen for me by my parents, they filled my JAMB form.

When I told my mom I wanted to act and go into media work, she cried, thinking I would end up earning meagre income despite the years I spent in school studying Law. But now, she is proud of me, calling herself “Mama Lolo”. I believe in aligning with your passion. My law background has helped me in understanding the business and legal aspect of my work. God is helping me to succeed in what I have chosen to do and I think that settles
everything.

News Digest: How did you start your acting career?

Adaku: After working as a lawyer for a while, I decided to follow my true passion. I started broadcasting on radio in 2004 at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, before moving to Metro FM. I then joined Wazobia FM in 2008, initially working as a news presenter, before presenting shows.

Along the way, I started featuring in stage plays and started my Oga Madam show on stage alongside my stand-up comedy, acting in films was just the natural next step after these and I took it and have never regretted the decision.

News Digest: Do you see yourself practicing law at some point in the future?

Adaku: I actually did practice law after my education. I went to Law school in Abuja and actually worked in a legal firm.

News Digest: Have you ever done anything related to law since you were called to bar?

Adaku: Yes, I did loads of litigation cases.

News Digest: Apart from Jenifa’s Dairy, what other movies are you known for?

Adaku: Oga Madam Stage Show, Aunty Bose and loads of other films.

News Digest: What is your relationship with Funke Akindele (jenifa)?

Adaku: We are sisters and friends. She is a great person with a heart full of love.

News Digest: Who is your role model?

Adaku: God is an obvious choice, strong women like my Mum, Funke Akindele, Mo’ Abudu, and loads of others.