Yetunde Wunmi reveals she lost her marriage due to her passion for acting but has no regrets about her career.
[dropcap]V[/dropcap]eteran actress Yetunde Wunmi, 64, revealed that her passion for acting led to the end of her marriage.
In a BBC Yoruba interview, she reflected on her journey, starting in 1982 with the ‘Feyi Kogbon’ theatre group, and shared that despite losing her marriage, she has no regrets about her career.
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Veteran Yoruba actress Yetunde Wunmi has opened up about the personal sacrifices she made for her acting career, revealing that her passion for theatre led to the end of her marriage.
Speaking during an interview with BBC Yoruba, the 64-year-old actress, whose career spans nearly four decades, discussed the challenges she faced and how her love for acting has shaped her life.
Wunmi began her career as a stage performer in 1982 under Sunday Akinola’s ‘Feyi Kogbon’ theatre group. Reflecting on her early years, she vividly recalled how a chance encounter with the legendary actor Adelove sparked her interest in theatre.
“I cannot forget Adelove. He brought stage drama close to where I lived. Seeing him that day, dressed in white and arriving in a white car, felt like a magical moment.
I felt like I touched gold when I reached out to him,” she recounted. This event, she explained, was the moment she realised her passion for acting.
However, her dedication to her career came at a price. Wunmi revealed that her marriage ended due to her unwavering love for the stage.
Despite this, she holds no regrets. “I lost my marriage due to my love for this theatre. But I never regretted being an actress since then because God has been gracious to me,” she said.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
