Nigerian actor, production manager and singer, Oluwatobiloba Abraham, aka Tee Famous, has revealed how an unexpected twist on a movie set ignited his journey into music.
Speaking on a recent podcast with actress Biola Adebayo, Tee Famous recounted how he was originally handling production on a film that featured a musical performance meant for popular actor-singer Gabriel Afolayan. However, when Afolayan could not make the shoot, the responsibility fell on him.
“There’s this scene where the character had to sing, and the plan was for Gabriel Afolayan to take the role since he’s also a musician. I was just meant to play his friend in the film. But when he wasn’t available, the team suggested another colleague, Don Yayo, to fill in. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out at the studio. Then they turned to me,” he explained.
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Reluctant at first, Tee Famous eventually recorded the song, and to his surprise, the performance earned him wide praise.
“I didn’t want to do it initially, but they insisted. I was really nervous because I thought people would mock me. Instead, I got a lot of positive reviews, and that changed everything. From that point, I developed genuine interest in music,” he said.
Since then, Tee Famous has continued to balance his career in film with his passion for music, gradually carving a niche for himself as an all-round entertainer.
