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Ex-BBNaija Danboskid seeks support to rebuild life, plans movie

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  • Former Big Brother Naija housemate Daniel Olatunji, known as Danboskid, says he has returned to his family home and is seeking support as he rebuilds his life.
  • He plans to produce a movie, launch an accessories brand and drive for Uber while restarting his career.
  • Danboskid said his family is facing mental and financial difficulties, but stressed that he is seeking advice and support rather than pity.

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Daniel Olatunji, popularly known as Danboskid, says he is starting over. He has returned to his family home, where he is sleeping in his sisterโ€™s room, and is asking for advice and support as he tries to rebuild his life.

In a video shared on Wednesday, Danboskid said he was developing several plans. He wants to produce a film, establish himself as a leading actor, start an accessories business and drive for Uber. He said he had considered selling his laptop but decided to keep it because he needed it to rebuild his career.

I donโ€™t really know what to say, but I know I have so many things in mind. But I know I have to change whatโ€™s going on. I know I have to start altering my own reality. Because I have to make things work regardless.

โ€” DanboskidHe described his determination to change his circumstances while seeking support.

โ€œI donโ€™t really know what to say, but I know I have so many things in mind,โ€ he said. โ€œBut I know I have to change whatโ€™s going on. I know I have to start altering my own reality. Because I have to make things work regardless.โ€

As I said, weโ€™re not suffering. My dad is a tenant. So yeah, weโ€™re just suffering mentally.

โ€” DanboskidHe explained that his family was facing difficulties, particularly mental strain, despite not going hungry.

Danboskid said his family was not going hungry, but acknowledged that they were struggling. โ€œAs I said, weโ€™re not suffering. My dad is a tenant. So yeah, weโ€™re just suffering mentally,โ€ he said.

He also outlined plans for an accessories brand, saying he knew how to select good accessories and would promote the business through his page. He said he was considering driving Uber with cars owned by people who no longer wanted to use them. His immediate goals include getting his own home, restoring his career and helping his family.

Iโ€™m going to produce my movie. Iโ€™m going to become a movie producer. And a world-class top actor.

โ€” DanboskidHe described his ambitions for rebuilding a career in film.

The reality star said he also wanted to move beyond the image created by his online profile. He hopes to show people who he really is and pursue opportunities without being limited by public expectations.

Get something done for myself. Start doing Uber. Start my accessory brand. Get a house for myself. Fix my family, and become a meaningful user. Thatโ€™s the plan.

โ€” DanboskidHe listed his immediate personal, business and family goals.
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