- Lateef Adedimeji’s journey: Actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji shared his journey to success despite facing doubts from a senior colleague.
- Proposal to wife: Lateef proposed to his wife, Bimpe, over the phone, and she said yes.
- Wife’s support: Lateef expressed gratitude for his wife’s unwavering support through online trolling and hurtful comments.
- First major film project: Lateef reflected on his first major film project, Lisabi, and how his wife’s encouragement helped him overcome challenges.
Lateef Adedimeji, a renowned actor and filmmaker, has shared his inspiring journey to success and his personal life experiences in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo. He recounted how a senior colleague in the Yoruba movie industry doubted his potential, predicting he would fail within a year. However, Lateef confidently responded that he would prove himself within two years.
Lateef also shared a romantic story of how he proposed to his wife, Bimpe, over the phone. He expressed his gratitude for her unwavering support throughout their challenges, including online trolling and hurtful comments. Despite being called barren on social media, Lateef’s wife remained strong and supportive.
The actor reflected on his first major film project, Lisabi, and how his wife’s encouragement helped him overcome feelings of disappointment and isolation. He credited her support for giving him the confidence to move forward with the project.