She is one of the fast rising Nollywood divas, arguably set to be one of the future players of the industry, she has been able to carve a niche for herself within the last considerable period of her sojourn in Nollywood. With seven movie productions to her credit and impressive appearances in top rated movies, KIKELOMO AYOOLA’s rising profile has been touted by industry authorities and stakeholders as quite impressive and prospective.
In this exclusive chat with… pretty K.K. as fondly called by friends and admirers filed questions concerning her career, personality and aspirations. Enjoy:
ME…
My names are Kikelomo Ayoola. An indigene of Osun State, from a humble home of not rich and not poor. I grew up in a polygamous home while my mother is the 2nd wife.
MY OTHER BUSINESS…
I run a mini supermarket also in Lagos.
ACTING…THE GENESIS
I joined acting through my ex…I remember when I was in school, I had problem with one of my courses and I was given 1 year suspension so one of my friends introduced me to Toyin Adewale. I became friends with her and I used to follow her to location. With this exposure, my passion for acting intensified hence my decision to give it a full shot by starting with Taofeeq Abisogun alias ‘Talo Pa Jesu’ in Osogbo, Osun State.
MY PROFESSIONAL RESUME…
I am an actress and a producer. I have produced seven movies as at now namely: Eni Aye kan, Aworan, Sekunmiderin, Ebu Ika, Ijesha Ni Ere, Alomoko, Asotele, Samia while Oko Longe is not yet out and have featured in many movies that I can’t even remember.
EMBARRASSING MOMENTS…
I have had many challenges but I can still remember my experience on my first time at location. After shooting, I was told to find my way home at a very late hour without any provision for accommodation and I don’t av any money with me. I actually and literally slept on the bare floor but I woke up early at 5:00am to avoid being seen by anybody. Another experience was my experience with Muyiwa Ademola. What really happened was that I was just smarting out of the experience I had from my acting in ‘Ta Lo Pa Jesu’ with Ibrahim Chatta as a local champion when I got paired with Muyiwa Ademola owing to a recommendation by a top producer. I actually ‘hyped’ myself to him that that I have acted in many movies not knowing I just acted in just one movie so when d man wanted to shoot his film, he gave me 10 scenes with Muyiwa Ademola. Interestingly, I really felt so jittery at location when it was time for shooting, it got so bad that I ended up with just 1 scene; no thanks to my inability to face the camera.
MY ROLE MODEL…
I really love Toyin Abrahams
My FAVOURITE WORK…
Ijesha Ni Ere
I also love my character in ‘Fatherhood’ and ‘Idakeji Aye’.
WHAT’s COOKING?
i just finished work on my latest work titled ‘Oko Longe’ and will be out very soon. Presently, I am cooking another film titled ‘Silifa Elebolo’.
MY ASPIRATIONS…
I am a believer in God and in myself. With these virtues, I know the sky is my limit; personally and professionally. I don’t depend on anybody but God and I know with my hard work, it is well with me.
MY FAVOURITES…
My best colour is pink, red and white.
My best food is garri with very cold water and ice block.
MY LOVE LIFE…
Am not in love or into a relationship presently.
Why? Simply because I am yet to see someone I love.
MY ADVICE TO UPCOMING ACTS…
God first…Perseverance and work hard!
