Lateef Adedimeji: The man who trained me as an actor told me that I would fail in one year

“I give you one year and you will fail in this industry.”

That’s what the man who trained Lateef Adedimeji in the Yoruba movie industry told him after his training.

Today, on our show, Lateef has a message for that man, who is still alive and still in the industry.

He face; that same lack of faith for his viral Lisabi movie. Lateef says all the people whopromised to support him, the ones he actually expected to support him, all abandoned him.
“There was nobody.”

But his wife Mobimpe stood by him like a rock.

We also talk about:

— How he and his wife have responded to the people who call her barren.

— Why he spent months denying a relationship with his wife and the shocking way he finally proposed to her.

— How his father went from locking him out of the house for being an actor to investing in his very first film (which then failed woefully!).

— How he often has no confidence in himself, and how his wife stands in to remind him of who he is and what he can do. Without her, he doesn’t know what would have happened to him.

Today, as the epic sequel, Lisabi: A Legend is Born is released on Netflix, Lateef is here to share his testimony.

Let me know your thoughts below after watching ❤.

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[Drlighte]

Lateef is one of the top 10 nollywood actors, very eloquent and versatile, kudos to Lateef 👏

[maryamomolabake]

Yiu are right! I guess Lateef doesn’t know how big he is in the industry. That shows how humble he is ❤

[AbosedeSoyoye]

Well done Lateef, GOD will continue to be with you. Congratulations 🎉🎉

[blessingajisafe]

Beautiful. Lateef is just a great guy. Calm, coordinated, respectful and gracious

[jojodiamond]

Behind every successful man, there's a good woman, and he who found a good woman, found a good thing

[bukolaadeniran]

Prepare yourself for what you want to be - your blessing. What i see is Lateef has humility, i do enjoy his movies anytime am chance to do so, Ayinla for instance❤. Welldone and more grace

[Mz_christie]

People have to learn KINDNESS.. Kindness is a way of life!

[marynjoku]

Lateef the only actor that can make me watch yoruba movie, i have watch almost all his yoruba movies

[ogunlajatolulope]

He cried😮

Omoh😮


God bless you Mr Lateef.
I'm inspired. Igbà n bọ wa gbá mi😊

[EVERYDAYPRAYERSCHANNELS]

When i saw you in kudi klepto
I knew you will big

Going to watch the movie again

[LagosHomesPro]

Well done Lateef..your story is so inspiring ❤❤ thanks for sharing..
More wins

[ayansolasilvanus]

My guy! I have always loved him sincerely. Such an intelligent and humble guy. I respect him a lot for his character and modesty. ❤👏

[OyebadeJumoke]

The very first time I saw lateef is in kudi klepto and I love him till now
Much love my brother ♥️♥️♥️💖

[iyandafolashademercy]

Baami is a genius have loved him since days of ayomi may God bless him and mumsy it's all worth it mobimpe is fruitful beyond measures ❤❤

[debbie]

Very eloquent! Keep soaring up! It’s always the situation when you want to take a giant step, you don’t get the needed support but never give up ❤ Thank you my Ekiti Sister for propelling your husband 😅

[ochejajoyuyo]

I enjoyed this episode... Welldone Lateef... Your Joy will be full in Jesus name.

[Batya_I]

Years ago, the very first time I saw Lateef in a minor role (I didn’t even know who he was at the time), I knew he was going to be big. Such raw talent!

[EuniceAdetoro-cv]

My love for papa lateef and mama bimpe undescribeable and I pray the Lord answer all your secret prayer this year

[TrueTalkeTV]

Be spiritually insightful...choose your life partner with God as your guide. Everything will fall in place.

[AbejideIbukun]

I use to think he is Odunlade’s brother when he first started. Thankful to God for growth