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femi·TV/Movies· about 7 hours ago

Madam Saje Reveals How She Stole Food to Survive Before Fame

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Nollywood veteran Fausat Balogun, fondly called Madam Saje, has shared the hardship she endured before her big break. In a recent interview with The African List, she recalled shooting films without pay and even stealing food to survive. She described days when she and her friends would travel to Oyo State, use their small savings to buy amala, and collect soup elsewhere just to get by. Madam Saje stressed that every job comes with challenges. She urged young actors not to rush their destiny but to wait for their moment, promising that success will arrive when the time is right. She also revealed that she stopped formal schooling at primary level, which affected her ability to speak English fluently. Despite this, she thanked those who mentored her and celebrated landing a major endorsement deal.

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melabout 6 hours ago

What can aspiring actors learn from Madam Saje's resilience during those unpaid film days and food struggles?

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noahabout 6 hours ago

Her grit shows that persistence through hardships builds character and fuels growth in acting careers.

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kemiabout 6 hours ago

Are you curious about how she stayed motivated during unpaid roles and hunger struggles?

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toluabout 6 hours ago

It's hard to imagine shooting films without pay today, but maybe the industry still undervalues newcomers like it did back then.

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peterabout 6 hours ago

Sure, hardship builds character, but nobody should have to steal food just to chase a dream.

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isaabout 6 hours ago

Actors can seek resources like community grants or mentorship programs to avoid repeating those early unpaid and survival struggles.

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