Actress and content creator Kemi Ikuseedun, widely known as Mummy Wa, has revealed some of the difficulties that come with living life under the spotlight.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, Ikuseedun explained that fame often erodes entertainers’ privacy, especially when audiences confuse them with the characters they play.
“Being in the public eye means people have their own perceptions of one, sometimes from the roles one plays. As MummyWa, I’m a wife and mother on screen, and people often forget there’s a real person behind that character. Relationships require privacy, but being in entertainment means your personal life is always under some form of scrutiny. It takes maturity, understanding, and a partner who can separate Kemz Mama from the character and respect both sides,” she said.
When asked about the role of comedy in delivering meaningful messages, Ikuseedun shared that humor doesn’t always need to be heavy or intellectual. “Not every skit needs to carry a heavy message. Sometimes people just want to laugh and forget their problems. But, I believe comedy can still reflect life in a powerful way. My own content mixes both: there’s humour, but if you look closely, you’ll see everyday struggles of marriage, family, love, and society. So while not every skit should be an essay, it’s great when people can laugh and still say, ‘Wow, that’s so true.’”
On maintaining relevance in the fast-evolving world of social media, Ikuseedun emphasized the importance of authenticity. “The biggest challenge is balance. Social media moves fast, trends come and go daily, so it’s easy to feel pressured to jump on everything. But for me, the key is staying authentic. People connect to content that feels true, not just trendy. Another challenge is avoiding burnout, because creating consistently at a high level takes a lot of energy, creativity, and discipline. You have to keep reinventing yourself without losing your original voice.”
