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"I was acting before Nollywood existed" — Pete Edochie recounts his journey in film
Veteran actor Pete Edochie sets the record straight on his acting career, explaining how his 1962 stage debut predates the creation of Nollywood.

The Nation Newspaper · Apr 7, 2026
The Nation Newspaper Invest in films to earn royalties, Bolaji Ogunmola advises actors
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Bolaji Ogunmola is a Nigerian actress, producer, and entrepreneur. Raised as the only daughter among three children, she completed her early education at Philomena Nursery and Primary School in Ebute Metta and later attended Yinka Bolarinwa College in Ibadan. She pursued higher education at the University of Ilorin and the National Open University of Nigeria, studying Business Management and Entrepreneurship. To hone her acting skills, she trained at the Royal Arts Academy in Lagos. Ogunmola made her Nollywood debut in the 2012 film Okon Goes to School and has since featured in over 100 films, including Reach, Ajosepo, and The Art of Letting Go. In 2020, she won the Revelation of the Year award at the Best of Nollywood Awards.
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