Value Matters More Than Looks in Acting – Damilola Oni

Nollywood actress Damilola Oni emphasizes that value surpasses physical appearance in the acting industry. She attributes her growth in the entertainment sector to her background in linguistics and academic achievements.

I believe being a linguist has really helped shape my career,” Oni said in an interview with The Punch. “The entertainment industry is a place where you can thrive based on your appearance and the quality of work. When it comes to appearance, you can only do so much, but what you say really matters.

Oni advocates for more focus on Yoruba culture, highlighting its richness and potential. “I believe in promoting Yoruba culture because it’s very rich. You can explore it all your life and still not get to the end.

She also praises Nollywood’s shift to YouTube, citing the platform’s seamless content distribution process. “I’m happy there’s a platform where I don’t need to go through rigorous processes to get my content out for the world to see.”