Deyemi Okanlawon Reveals Why He Quit Acting in 2019

Deyemi Okanlawon, a well-known Nollywood actor, revealed the reasons behind his departure from acting in 2019 during a recent episode of the Creativitea Podcast. He expressed that his career in acting stopped providing the fulfillment he expected, which prompted him to leave the industry.

Okanlawon explained that he had previously left a corporate job to focus entirely on acting, believing that the profession would be rewarding. However, he found the reality to be far from his expectations, leading to disappointment.

This situation made him question his decision to pursue acting, ultimately pushing him to return to a 9-to-5 job. He described his experience in the corporate world as challenging, stating that he felt unfulfilled in acting and decided to quit in 2019 to seek more stability and satisfaction in his work life.