Acclaimed actress and thriving entrepreneur Aisha Lawal has openly shared her personal journey to prosperity, disclosing that the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic period served as a pivotal turning point in her life, both financially and personally.
In a recent interview, the renowned Irugbin actress revealed an astonishing financial breakthrough during the COVID-era lockdown, a period that proved to be transformative for many. "COVID was the turning point in my life. I made N10 million in a week or two," she stated. This revelation highlights how, for some, the global health crisis unexpectedly opened doors to significant opportunities.
Aisha also took the opportunity to address circulating rumors suggesting she received a blue Venza vehicle from Lagos transport union leader MC Oluomo. The actress firmly refuted these claims, asserting that she never accepted any vehicle from him and considered the entire narrative to be baseless fabrication. "One man, I wonder if it was set up or if he smoked weed, sat and set the camera in front of him and said MC Oluomo collected Venza from him and gave it to me," she recounted, visibly frustrated by the allegations.
She continued, expressing her respect for MC Oluomo's community contributions while vehemently denying any personal dealings regarding a car. "I have regard for MC Oluomo because he has done so well for people I know. I didn’t collect any car. Why will I die mysteriously when I didn’t eat mysteriously?" She added, "I didn’t watch the video in detail, but then I heard the part where he said, ‘Aisha Lawal, I am the owner of the blue Venza with you.’ Common, put some respect on my name, I have suffered in the past. I didn’t even drive a Venza. I drive a GX 460, and my shop is like the 4/5th building.” Her detailed response aimed to set the record straight and underscore her hard-earned success.
Aisha went on to detail her humble beginnings, sharing that she began driving at the tender age of 16 and, in her early career, often relied on night buses to save money, sometimes even boarding poultry transport vehicles to reach distant film locations. "I started driving at age 16. I would take the night bus to Oshodi at Abba, wearing my nose mask and face cap. They saw me then, but they didn’t say anything. I usually take the night bus because I don’t want to pay for a hotel. I am an actress, and people know me. I would enter vehicles transporting fowls from Abba to Ibadan, sometimes to Ijebu Ode before I started going to China.”
The University of Ibadan graduate also reflected on her family background, revealing that her father remained unaware of her acting career until his passing. "My dad actually wanted me to study Theatre Arts, but my mum never wanted it. My dad didn’t know that I started acting till he died, but I didn’t tell him because he thought actresses give birth outside wedlock and don’t have stable marriages,” she explained, highlighting societal perceptions of the profession.
Despite these personal and professional challenges, the actress strongly emphasized her resilience, urging respect for her name and the accomplishments she has meticulously built. "Nobody likes anybody on social media, that’s what I noticed. I have enjoyed and suffered life like a ball. My grandma would say, ‘May your days be rough,’ because one with a smooth life wouldn’t enjoy a long life,” she concluded, embracing a philosophy that values resilience.
Aisha Lawal is widely recognized for her significant contributions to Yoruba cinema and is also a successful entrepreneur. She is happily married and a mother.
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