Someone Called my Wife Barren – Lateef Adedimeji Recounts Success, Trolls

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji has opened up about his journey to success in the entertainment industry, sharing his experiences with trolls and overcoming challenges.

Lateef shared his story during a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, disclosing that a senior colleague predicted he would fail in the industry within a year when he first started acting.

“Someone once told me in the Yoruba movie industry that he gave me one year to see what I would become. I told him to give me two years and he will see what I will become,” he stated

Lateef also opened up about his personal life, including his unique proposal to his wife, Bimpe, over the phone,

“I just called her one morning and asked if she would marry me, and she said Yes,” he revealed.

Lateef noted his wife’s unwavering support through the challenges they’ve faced, including hurtful

He acknowledged her strength in the face of such negativity, including being called barren.

“My wife and I have received a lot of trolls. Recently, someone called her barren on social media. She would always show it to me and would say they would be all right,” Lateef said.

Reflecting on his first major film project, Lisabi, Lateef expressed gratitude for his wife’s encouragement during a time when he felt let down by others.

“When I wanted to do my first big screen job, Lisabi, I realized that everybody that I felt would stand by me was not there; there was nobody,” he shared, adding that his wife’s support gave him the confidence to move forward.