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Speak out on personal struggles, Nollywood actress Daramola urges colleagues

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  • Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola urged colleagues to speak openly about personal struggles, noting that shame and fear of judgment lead to silent suffering.
  • Speaking at a candlelight night for the late actress Temitope Osoba, Daramola emphasized that outward appearances can mask inner turmoil and encouraged confiding in others for support.
  • She acknowledged that everyone faces personal issues, making it difficult to always be there for others, but stressed the importance of speaking out to help each other.

Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola has called on her peers in the Nigerian film industry to openly discuss their personal challenges. She warned that silence, often driven by shame or fear of judgment, can lead individuals to suffer in isolation.

We don’t speak out, maybe because of shame or body shaming, but I feel we should speak out more. At the end of the day, when we speak out, we can be there for one another, because everyone is going through something different.

— Foluke DaramolaActress Foluke Daramola explaining why she believes colleagues should speak out about their personal struggles.

Daramola made these remarks on Tuesday during a candlelight vigil for the late actress Temitope Osoba in Lagos. The event, organized by friends, celebrated Osoba's life and contributions to the arts. Daramola observed that many in the industry present a facade of well-being while battling internal issues.

"We don’t speak out, maybe because of shame or body shaming, but I feel we should speak out more," Daramola stated. "At the end of the day, when we speak out, we can be there for one another, because everyone is going through something different." She highlighted the deceptive nature of outward appearances, noting that people often seem fine while facing private difficulties.

Sometimes we wear clothes and put on a front like everything is okay, when it’s not. It’s difficult to open up.

— Foluke DaramolaActress Foluke Daramola describing the deceptive nature of outward appearances in the entertainment industry.

Daramola urged those facing personal challenges to confide in others, suggesting this could lead to help. "For those of us struggling, speak out, that’s how we can help each other. And to whoever you speak to, even if you can’t do anything yourself, please tell one or two people who can," she advised. She also recognized that individuals cannot always be present for others due to their own burdens, stating, "We can’t blame anyone for not being there for us, because we all have our own personal issues."

For those of us struggling, speak out, that’s how we can help each other. And to whoever you speak to, even if you can’t do anything yourself, please tell one or two people who can.

— Foluke DaramolaActress Foluke Daramola encouraging colleagues to seek and offer support by speaking out about their challenges.

The actress's comments come in the wake of Temitope Osoba's death at age 40. Osoba had previously shared her battle with breast cancer and sought support for her treatment. The circumstances surrounding her death have sparked discussion on social media.

We can’t blame anyone for not being there for us, because we all have our own personal issues. That’s the truth.

— Foluke DaramolaActress Foluke Daramola acknowledging the personal burdens individuals carry, which can affect their ability to support others.
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