Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / NewStats: 3,198,383 members, 7,968,035 topics. Date: Sunday, 06 October 2024 at 04:25 PM |
Nairaland Forum / Entertainment / Celebrities / Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” (6994 Views)
Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello) Honoured With A New Title [PICS] / Oga Bello Poses With His 18 Children / Happy 44th Birthday To Star Actor Adebayo Femi (picture) (2) (3) (4)
Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choise(f): 5:06pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Yoruba veteran actor, Adebayo Salami, popularly called Oga Bello, has talked about reasons why he has 18 children. In an interview with Olushola Ricketts, the actor who has been acting for 52 years, talked about on his reaction to his son Femi Adebayo’s marriage. Read excerpts below: You have 18 children; will you encourage the younger ones to have such figure? I will not. The fact that I have many children is by destiny, because I did not plan for it. It happened when stardom came and there was nothing I could do. Female fans were all over me and one way or the other, they wanted to attach themselves to me. I was just doing it. Now, I believe it is my destiny, because God gave me all I needed to use to train them. But not everyone would have the grace or opportunity like Bello. So, I will not advise anyone to have many children. Apart from the present harsh situation of the economy, I will not even advise anyone to marry two wives. If I had my way, I would have loved to have a smaller family. But it is my destiny, like I said earlier. Why has it become extremely hard for celebrities to stay in marriage? It is possible that the couples are incompatible, when you look at things well. If two actors get married, it is always hard. As an actor, female fans always love to be around the husband, but most women cannot tolerate that for too long. If the celebrity wife cannot control herself too, she could go astray. For me, I will not encourage two celebrities to get married. It is preferable when they are doing different things. How did you react when your son, Femi, told you about getting married a second time? We have been looking forward to that. When his first wife left eight years ago, he did not want to marry anymore. But at his age, it is not good for him to be alone for the rest of his life. I really was disturbed. We kept on searching, hoping he gives marriage another chance, until he brought his new wife to us. I am happy he eventually did. Your children are already living your legacies; how does this make you feel? I thank God because such grace is uncommon. Coming into acting, I did not think that any of my children would take after me, not to talk of it happening while I am still alive. Why don’t you feature in English movies? They do not invite me and I cannot lobby for it. Maybe they feel that my spoken English is not up to standard; I do not know honestly. But the fact is that I would give Yoruba movie more priority than English movies, because I like to promote my culture. My culture is who I am and where I belong to. But anytime I get invitations, I am ready. For me, acting is acting; the only difference is the medium of expression. If they invite me, I would surprise them. I have done more than eight English movies in the past.How did you react when your son, Femi, told you about getting married a second time? We have been looking forward to that. When his first wife left eight years ago, he did not want to marry anymore. But at his age, it is not good for him to be alone for the rest of his life. I really was disturbed. We kept on searching, hoping he gives marriage another chance, until he brought his new wife to us. I am happy he eventually did. Your children are already living your legacies; how does this make you feel? I thank God because such grace is uncommon. Coming into acting, I did not think that any of my children would take after me, not to talk of it happening while I am still alive. Why don’t you feature in English movies? They do not invite me and I cannot lobby for it. Maybe they feel that my spoken English is not up to standard; I do not know honestly. But the fact is that I would give Yoruba movie more priority than English movies, because I like to promote my culture. My culture is who I am and where I belong to. But anytime I get invitations, I am ready. For me, acting is acting; the only difference is the medium of expression. If they invite me, I would surprise them. I have done more than eight English movies in the past. Culled from www.palmchatnow.com 2 Likes 1 Share
|
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Tolexander: 5:15pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
You have 18 children; will you encourage the younger ones to have such figure?Which destiny? So Oga Bello meant "knacking woman" is his destiny |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Nobody: 5:16pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
He is a fine man though |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Tolexander: 5:19pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
See him between the children the children like a football coach between his players(both 1st eleven and substitutes) |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choise(f): 6:18pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Tolexander:LOL... I wonder oo |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choise(f): 6:19pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Tolexander:Like my Uber driver would say; "is it not better than ever water? ".. |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choise(f): 6:20pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
southniyikaye:abi oo... Let him enjoy himself |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Came: 7:42pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
" I was just doing it" Baba ooooo... I hail ooooo.... |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choise(f): 7:46pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Came:LOL... |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choiszman(m): 10:40pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
Lol.. Bad nigga |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by IRobot7(m): 10:50pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
|
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by YhungPablo(m): 11:39pm On Nov 16, 2016 |
so does that mean femi isn't the first born |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choise(f): 2:26pm On Nov 17, 2016 |
IRobot7:lol |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choiszman(m): 6:25pm On Nov 17, 2016 |
Choise: |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choise(f): 2:41pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
Choiszman:lol |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choise(f): 3:43pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
This man is really making me laugh sha |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Annie939(f): 4:23pm On Nov 18, 2016 |
what's your advice for your children and young generation? |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choise(f): 11:48pm On Nov 19, 2016 |
Annie939:lol |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choiszman(m): 4:21pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
lol Choise: |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by lordcyl3(m): 7:34pm On Nov 21, 2016 |
I'm not surprised, we are 10 in number in my family. |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choise(f): 1:50pm On Nov 22, 2016 |
WOW!!! Different moms as well? lordcyl3: |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by lordcyl3(m): 5:38pm On Nov 22, 2016 |
Choise:no, one dad one mom ten children, I'm the first.. with lots of responsibilities |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by MoyoGENERAL: 7:19pm On Nov 22, 2016 |
Oga Bello, I hail thee. You fought well in the days of thy youth![img]http://i./l2JhuG3G56WPngPK0.gif[/img] |
Re: Why I Have 18 Children – Veteran Yoruba Actor, Adebayo Salami “oga Bello” by Choise(f): 10:22am On Nov 23, 2016 |
MoyoGENERAL:LOL |
(1) (Reply)
Joke Silva, Peace Hyde, Others Unveiled As Influencers For 2017 ELOY Awards / "We Would Rather Watch Porn Than BBN" Nigerians React To Show(see Pictures) / NICE OR TRASH?? Cristiano Ronaldo Shows Off His New Look
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 34 |