Actor Timini Egbuson has spoken about the challenges he faced in his personal life, including the loss of his father, Samuel Oyindobra Egbuson, on January 1, 2026.
In a recent interview with Jay On Air, Egbuson said the grief of losing his father has been especially difficult, given their complicated relationship.
“On the 1st of January, I found out that I lost my dad. I really had to deal with this type of grief,” he said, describing it as his first experience losing a close family member.
“That was one thing I wanted to work on in 2026. I prioritised work so much that I should have been more available,” he added.
Egbuson also reflected on his career, stating that he has changed the image of actors in Nollywood by bringing a new level of confidence and swagger to the industry.
“There was a certain way actors were back in the day, but then I came and made it look cool. I was a cool guy before Nollywood. I brought confidence and jealousy. Whether they admit it or not, everybody is using my playbook,” he said.
The actor also opened up about a past relationship, revealing that he regrets not prioritising his partner’s needs.
“She’s married now. I don’t know if you have more than one soulmate, but I’m convinced that she was my soulmate. All she wanted was for me to be present,” he said.
Egbuson added that the experience taught him that “money is just one out of many things that matter.”
Egbuson expressed his desire to build a family, stating that he would prioritise his partner’s needs if given another chance. “She’ll be priority. She is. She’ll be priority,” he said.
