Tag: DEYEMI OKANLAWON

Popular actor Deyemi Okanlawon has revealed that he would have been a pastor if he hadn’t taken the acting path. 

Speaking in a recent interview with Pulse, Okanlawon disclosed that he would have been a Christian cleric if he wasn’t a thespian.

He said: “I don’t think I can call it a career path, it would have been more of a calling. I think I would have been a pastor (if I wasn’t an actor).”

Okanlawon clarified that despite playing certain roles in movies, which may portray him as abusive, he vehemently opposes domestic violence. 

Addressing misconceptions about himself, the actor highlighted the absurdity of rumours suggesting he is “expensive to hire.”

He, however, added that it isn’t a rumour.

Filmmaker and actor, Deyemi Okanlawon shared the delightful story of how he met his wife, Damilola, during their university years.

In an interview with Pulse on the One-on-One show, Deyemi revealed that he and his wife studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Lagos.

Despite their academic connection, Deyemi said he was initially reluctant to make the first move, hoping that Damilola would initiate the conversation.

He said he later gathered the courage to approach her, saying that their encounters continued even after they graduated from university.

He said: “So what happened was, I used to see her with girls that I know because they used to hang out. You know how girls used to hang out in cliques…So they’d be walking down the hallway and I’d be walking towards them and they would stop and I would say hello to every single one of them except my wife because she won’t say hello first.”

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“She get pride pass me, last last, na me still go meet am. We got out of school and because we had the same circle of friends, people were getting married so we were always on bridal trains together. One day, I went to present a cake made my by mum at a wedding she was at; it was her cousin’s wedding.”

“And her cousin who was my friend said to her “can you please go get something for my friend to eat?” And she couldn’t say no and you could see the look on her face and I was basking in it.”

“Then about a year later when I was single, we met again. I was working a 9-5 when we married, she got married to me as a working professional. But when we were dating I told her that I felt that there was something for me in acting and by that same year I got an acting gig. And she found herself married to an actor.”

Actor Deyemi Okanlawon has thanked his friends and colleagues, Adesua Etomi and Kunle Remi, for their generous support towards his new release cinema movie. 

The new father of three was deeply moved to wake up to a substantial N200,000 gift from them in support of his project.

Sharing a screenshot of the credit alert on social media, Deyemi couldn’t help but express his overwhelming emotions.

He described how Adesua’s gesture almost brought tears to his eyes, emphasising her kindness and the impact it had on him.

In his heartfelt message, Deyemi chose to focus on the immense appreciation he felt for having such amazing friends and colleagues.

He expressed his gratitude to Adesua and Kunle Remi, highlighting their unwavering support for his “Road to 1 Billion” campaign.

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Deyemi also informed followers about special offers available as part of the “AllsFariInLove” campaign, encouraging them to register on the website and join the cause.

In his words: “I woke up this morning to this and I’ve decided that I’m just going to focus on the fact that I have some of the best friends and colleagues in the world! Special shout out to Her Excellency @adesuaetomi and my good… err… friend @kunleremiofficial. Thank you so so much… don’t worry I’ll be nice in my real caption! Guys some of my friends have supported our #roadto1Billion campaign and we now have special #AllsFariInLove offers for you when you register at www.allsfairinlovemovie.com!”.

Filmmaker and actor Deyemi Okanlawon has publicly reaffirmed love and commitment to wife and mother of his kids, Damilola Okanlawon.

Taking to his Instagram page to share photos from her maternity shoot, he described her his wife, his woman and his partner.

Deyemi Okanlawon admitted that he is still a work in progress and marriage is not the easiest. 

He noted whenever his head is correct, he still chooses her every single time.

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The thespian called on his fans and followers to celebrate and appreciate her as after God he owes her everything. 

Deyemi Okanlawon wrote: “Ladies and gentlemen, this is my wife, my woman, my partner… I’m still a work in progress and marriage is not the easiest endeavor but when my head returns to being correct I choose her every single time! Please help me celebrate and appreciate my Damilover @damilolaokanlawon … after God, I owe her everything!”.

The Nation reported that the actor and his wife welcomed their third boy child on Thursday.

Actor Deyemi Okanlawon and his lovely wife, Damilola, have joyously welcomed their third child, a baby boy.

Deyemi revealed this via his Instagram page with a video of him on FaceTime with his wife and their newborn.  

In a touching message to his wife, Deyemi praised her as the love of his life and the epitome of strength, thanking her for bringing their most cherished blessings into the world.

Expressing his deep affection, he warmly welcomed his son and vowed to provide him with the best life and fatherly love.

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He wrote: “To the love of my life, the strongest woman alive, thank you so so much for birthing all our most precious gifts. I love you Damilover! Welcome son… you’re about to have the best life with the best dada.”

Actor and producer, Deyemi Okanlawon has prayed for his newly wedded colleague, Kunle Remi, and his wife, Tiwi as they finally tied the knot. 

The Nation reported that Kunle Remi got married to his wife last weekend following their civil wedding announcement on January 1, 2024.

Deyemi Okanlawon, who was present at the wedding ceremony, expressed his joy for his friend and wife.

Deyemi took to the microblogging platform, X, to pray for his close friend, his wife, and every other person who falls in love with and chooses a spouse in the public space.

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He prayed that God would give them unfathomable peace and shield them from the evil that many people harbour in their hearts.

Deyemi stressed that it is inevitable that Nigerians will test them. 

In his words: “So happy for Tiwi & KR… to anyone who falls in love with and chooses a spouse in the public space I pray God protects you from the evil in the hearts of many and grants you peace beyond understanding… because Nigerians will test you!”