‘I Won’t Date Actors,’ Teniola Aladese Reveals Relationship Preference

Teniola Aladese has opened up about her dating preferences, stating that she is not interested in romantic relationships with fellow actors.

Speaking on the I Said What I Said podcast, the Nollywood star revealed that while she receives frequent advances from admirers, she has clear boundaries when it comes to relationships. “Men have audacity. If I open my DMs for you, you will see a lot,” she said.

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Aladese described dating in Lagos as “stressful” and “a very big mess,” although she noted that her personal experiences have largely been positive. “I have never had a terrible date. It is just that after the first date, I already know that you will never see me again,” she explained.

Clarifying her stance within the film industry, she added, “I don’t want to date an actor. I wouldn’t mind the upper echelons like producers or directors, but actors are a no for me.”

Before transitioning fully into acting, Aladese began her career as a production manager and gained wider recognition for her role in the Africa Magic series Jemeji. She also won the Trailblazer Award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in 2022.