Damola Olatunji Speaks On Finding Love In Movie Industry

The film industry is rife with unhealthy competitiveness and phony love, as actor Damola Olatunji has pointed out.

In an insightful interview on “Talk to B,” hosted by Biola Bayo, he revealed that the majority of assaults against celebrities originate from within the business, as colleagues use anonymous identities to harass and disparage one another.

Olatunji voiced worries about the absence of true affection and support among performers, who frequently put up a front of caring for one another while subtly stoking animosity.

He advised aspiring actors to develop a “shock absorber” to navigate the industry’s harsh realities.

He said: “If you are coming into the space of the entertainment industry, you need to have what is called a shock absorber.

“In an industry where there is no true love, where we don’t truly love each other, fine, we do parties, we do all these things, we gather together to celebrate, and we smile and laugh at each other, but deep down, we don’t love each other.

“The pages that will troll you are faceless; I think they are from the industry. Why do we have this unhealthy competition? Why do you think if I bring this person down, I will rise? So, I took my time to do the analysis, and I can see that, okay, most of these attacks come from within, come from the industry”.

The actor emphasised his commitment to focusing on his own journey, refusing to engage in competition or bring others down to elevate himself.

“One thing I don’t do is I don’t compete with anybody. I try as much as possible to run my race at my own pace”, he added.