Veteran Nollywood actor Dele Odule has revealed that there was a difficult phase in his life where he once went out of his way to find out the price of a casket because he could not see a bright future for himself.
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May 6, 2026
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Veteran Nollywood actor Dele Odule has revealed that there was a difficult phase in his life where he once went out of his way to find out the price of a casket because he could not see a bright future for himself.
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May 6, 2026
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Vanguard is a Nigerian daily published by Vanguard Media, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Vanguard Media was established in 1984 by journalist Sam Amuka-Pemu and three friends. The paper currently has an online edition.
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Dele Odule is a renowned Nigerian actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. He began his acting career in 1986 with the Oloko Theatre Group under the mentorship of Mukaila Adebisi. Odule gained prominence after starring in the 1993 film Ti Oluwa Ni Ile, and has since featured in over 200 films. He is also the current president of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN). Notable films include The Ghost and the Tout (2018), Kakanfo (2020), and King of Thieves (2022)
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