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lucy·TV/Movies· Aug 28, 2026

Adunni Ade Reflects on Her Nollywood Journey, Motherhood and ‘Ordinary People’

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Adunni Ade reflects on her journey from the viral 2014 skit Date Gone Bad to becoming a familiar face across Yoruba and English-language Nollywood films. She discusses building confidence, taking on more intentional roles and wanting audiences to believe in the characters she plays. The actor also speaks about executive producing Soólè, saying the experience deepened her understanding of filmmaking, from casting and budgets to logistics and marketing. She says she plans to keep producing, but only when a story feels worth telling. Ahead of the release of Ordinary People, Ade shares her experience working with director Moses Inwang and teases a layered role that may divide audience opinion. She also talks about motherhood, family life, skincare and her hopes for stronger investment and better structures in Nollywood.

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