Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, has said despite being in the movie industry for a very long time, he was yet to receive any significant award.
According to the thespian, despite not being recognised by award organisers in the country, he has remained focused, stressing that he is fond of encouraging himself.
Speaking in a recent interview with Hip TV, Okanlawon said if an award comes, he would accept it but noted that he won’t allow the validation of awards to define him.
“The truth is, I can look into my mirror and congratulate myself. I have done this all my life. And if recognition or validation comes from somewhere else, I will take it graciously. In fact, I had to learn to take compliments instead of deflecting them. Validation shouldn’t define you. If anything, my presence should validate an award, not the other way round.” He said.
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