Seasoned Nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande has
expressed delight in being a part of the acclaimed movie Fifty. She also
shared her views on marriage and being an actress.
In an interview with The Sun, she described her appearance in Mo Abudu’s Fifty ‘as a roller coaster ride’.
She also talked about playing the character of Tola in the feature film, even as she urged the people not to be quick to condemn those around as everyone is busy battling a challenge or another.
“I played ‘Tola’, a TV reality star, who is not happily married. She has a deep dark family secret that threatens her very core and she tries to come to terms with it. A lot of people can relate with it; we all have our battles, scars and areas when we cry at night. Just that we should not be quick to dismiss others, because, we are all going through something,” she said.
The mother of two also touched on her acting career saying the grace of God is the reason she has remained in mainstream all through the years.
“There is no magic wand. I have the grace of God. It has not been a walk in the park. I have been filming since 2012 till I was a part of Fifty. I keep hoping for the best and I do my best whenever the opportunity comes. I just have to do the work and God has been bringing the opportunities my way,” she said.
Being a mother has been her biggest role till date and the fact of being a mother gives her unending joy.
She strives to be a good role model to her kids but this doesn’t mean there are plans for her to quit acting.
She said: “I never thought I would quit the industry because of marriage; [rather] I thought I would quit the industry if the mediocrity continues.”
Dakore Egbuson-Akande is an actress and brand ambassador who has been in the movie industry since 1999.
She has over 50 movie appearances to her credit and she has managed to combine her career in Nollywood with running a family. She is married to Olumide Akande and they both have two kids.
Actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande and husband Olumide Akande. Credit: Bella Naija
She also talked about playing the character of Tola in the feature film, even as she urged the people not to be quick to condemn those around as everyone is busy battling a challenge or another.
“I played ‘Tola’, a TV reality star, who is not happily married. She has a deep dark family secret that threatens her very core and she tries to come to terms with it. A lot of people can relate with it; we all have our battles, scars and areas when we cry at night. Just that we should not be quick to dismiss others, because, we are all going through something,” she said.
The mother of two also touched on her acting career saying the grace of God is the reason she has remained in mainstream all through the years.
“There is no magic wand. I have the grace of God. It has not been a walk in the park. I have been filming since 2012 till I was a part of Fifty. I keep hoping for the best and I do my best whenever the opportunity comes. I just have to do the work and God has been bringing the opportunities my way,” she said.
Being a mother has been her biggest role till date and the fact of being a mother gives her unending joy.
She strives to be a good role model to her kids but this doesn’t mean there are plans for her to quit acting.
She said: “I never thought I would quit the industry because of marriage; [rather] I thought I would quit the industry if the mediocrity continues.”
Dakore Egbuson-Akande is an actress and brand ambassador who has been in the movie industry since 1999.
She has over 50 movie appearances to her credit and she has managed to combine her career in Nollywood with running a family. She is married to Olumide Akande and they both have two kids.
Source: Bellanaija
