Femi Brainard says it is better to be celebrated and be a prince in Nigeria than to move abroad and be a nobody.
By Clinton Asuoha
Nigerian actor and filmmaker, Femi Brainard has opened up about the challenges he’s been battling ever since he moved abroad to seek a better life.
The seasoned thespian said he had to start afresh and began working as an Uber driver despite being a successful actor back home in Nigeria.
Brainard shared his story during a podcast interview with media personality, Teju Oyelakin, professionally known as Teju Babyface.
He admitted that moving abroad was not easy, but he decided to leave Nigeria many years ago to meet his wife in another country.
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The Nollywood star noted that anytime he is driving, his Nigerian passengers always stare at him in disbelief and wonder if he is the same person they used to watch in films.
According to Brainard, the curious ones would approach him to be sure. He added that it is better to be celebrated and be a prince in Nigeria than to move abroad and be a nobody.
He reiterated that life abroad is not easy at all and working low income jobs to make a living is not something his wife loves at all.
