Nigerian actress Damilola Adegbite is one of the most beautiful and talented actresses to come out of Nollywood. The sensational actress made her big television debut on the mega successful television show, Tinsel, where she played the character of Thelema Duke for about six years before her exit from the show.

It was Damilola’s first acting job out of school and being on a show like that catapulted her many leagues very quickly in her acting career. When you’re on a show like that that is widely watched by many people, that you’re most known for, and that pays very well, what could possibly be a reason to leave?

Well, that is what Chude asked Damilola Adegbite when she appeared on an episode of #WithChude. This is what Damilola said.

Speaking to Chude about Tinsel, Damilola Adegbite said:

Tinsel is still one of my most amazing life experiences. Life, I mean life not necessarily career, I mean life experience because it happened at a time when I was fresh out of school and I was expecting humble beginnings. I was expecting the hustle that you’re out of school and you must start small. I was actually on another set out of Lagos in one of those outskirts when they called me to come for the audition and it was a much smaller production. I got there (Tinsel set) and I couldn’t believe the magnitude of what I was getting on as my first job. I was earning a lot monthly, I was BALLING! Monthly! And other bills were being taken care of – feeding, housing, it was amazing and I made some amazing life memories, some amazing friends. It just showed me that you don’t necessarily have to struggle. Honestly. I mean I understand do not despise the days of small beginnings but aim higher every time. It may just be possible.

So then why did she leave? Damilola said about her decision to exit the show:

I was dreaming big dreams. You know, I was fresh out of school, I hadn’t had many experiences. As exciting and amazing as it was, I felt boxed in. I was on the show for like six years before I left of working almost everyday doing the same thing and playing the same role, same character. I’m an actor, I’m a creative, I want sparks, I want a change, I want to be able to tell different stories and live different lives. So it was a hard decision. But I did go back after a few years briefly for a few months then I left again because I missed that family. Despite being work, it was a family. And of course there were moments of ‘don’t go now’, so nothing happened, I just wanted to experience more of life.

Well, experience more of life Damilola Adegbite has indeed done. After Tinsel, she went on to star in such hits as Coming from Insanity, Merry Men, Before 30, and more. Just goes to show that sometimes in life, money might not be everything and taking a leap of faith can indeed be worth it.

What do you think about this story? Does Damilola’s reason for leaving make sense to you or do you think it’s something you could never do? Let me know what you think by leaving a comment on my Facebook post.