Yetunde Wunmi started her career as a stage performer in 1982 under Sunday Akinola’s ‘Feyi Kogbon’ theatre group
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nollywood actress, Yetunde Wunmi, has revealed that her love for acting led to the crash of her marriage.
The veteran thespian made the confession while featuring on BBC Yoruba.
Wunmi during the interview started her career as a stage performer in 1982 under Sunday Akinola’s ‘Feyi Kogbon’ theatre group.
Narrating her nearly four-decade-long experience in the movie industry, The 64-year-old actress explained that her marriage ended due to her passion for acting.
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Speaking during the chat, she said, “I cannot forget Adelove. He brought the stage drama to Danjuma film close to where I lived then. He wore all white that day and came with a white car.
“Everybody ran towards him and I also went closer to make sure I touched his clothes. I was very happy. I felt like I touched a gold. That was when I developed interest in theatre.
“I lost my marriage due to my love for this theatre. But I never regretted being an actress since then because God has been gracious to me.”