It is quite common to see people influenced by their parent when they think about their profession. Some often follow in their footsteps and choose the same career. There are a good number of movie stars who grew up surrounded by fame.
Some Nollywood movie stars had parent who were famous in the movie industry before their demise. In this article, I will be sharing with you some late veteran Nollywood movie stars whose children also grew up to become famous movie stars in the Nollywood film industry. The names on the list are proof that talent runs in DNA.
Christopher Akintola Ogungbe was a Nigerian film actor, producer, and director during his days in the Nigerian film industry. He featured, directed, and produced several Nigerian film before his demise and his stage name was Baba Ibeji.
The late veteran actor had a son named Segun Ogungbe, who also grew up to become a famous movie star in the Nollywood film industry. Segun starred in his first movie at the age of three, and as he grew older, he discovered his passion for acting and pursued it fully. Since then, he has starred in several Nigerian movies, produced some, and even won quite a few award.
The late Funmi Martins was a talented actress in the Nollywood film industry who was loved by a lot of viewers. She featured in several movies and was a shining star in the industry. She was well known for her talent, beauty, and charm during her lifetime.
The late veteran actress had a daughter named Mide Martins who also grew up to become a famous movie star in the Nollywood film industry. Mide is a Nollywood award-winning actress and movie producer. She has been in the film industry for over 15 years and has become a name to reckon with in the Nigerian film industry. It’s safe to say that many of the late actress fan transferred the love they had for her to her daughter.
Adeyemi Afolayan, also known as “Ade Love,” was a famous Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and producer. During his lifetime, he established a drama group that staged comedic plays. The late veteran actor also had children in the Nigerian film industry who grew up to become famous movie stars.
His children Kunle Afolayan, Gabriel Afolayan, Aremu Afolayan, and Moji Afolayan, all grew up to become famous movie stars in the Nollywood film industry, starring in and producing several movies and bagging a good number of awards.
