Nollywood actor and singer Gabriel Afolayan has opened up about his acting journey, stressing that his career choice was driven by passion rather than pressure from family legacy.
Speaking during an interview with Channels Television, the actor explained that his path into entertainment was shaped by personal conviction and not simply because of his father’s influence.
According to him, while inspiration can come from family background, true drive must come from within, noting that only a few members of his family eventually chose careers in entertainment.
“Yes. I’ll put it that way. Because being inspired is one thing. Having your own inner core is another thing. And that, because we’re just, I think we’re just six in this business. And we have a whole bunch of other kids that are into something totally different… I grew up strictly feeling that this is exactly what I wanted,” he said.
The actor added that his career feels more like a calling than just a profession, noting that his upbringing and exposure to films while growing up helped shape his passion for storytelling and performance.
“It was within me. And we saw a lot of films while growing up… So, for me, I’ll say for a fact that it’s also what I would love to do. Trust me… for me, I think this is more of a calling than a job,” he added.
The actor remains one of the notable figures balancing both acting and music careers in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
