Popular Nollywood actor, Afeez Abiodun popularly known as Afeez Owo has revealed that he once used sandpaper to get rid of the tribal marks on his face.
The actor, who made the revelation in a chat with Saturday Beats, said he did it when he was still younger because he disliked the tribal marks and was always taunted by bus conductors.
He said the tribal marks, however, remained on his face, so had no choice but to face the reality and accept what his parents created on his face.
Owo disclosed that he would never allow anyone inflict such scars on the face of his children.
He said,
“I am very comfortable with my tribal marks now and if anything ever wipes them off my face, I would feel bare or naked and my fans would not recognise me. While I was growing up in Surulere, there were a lot of times I was teased by people because of my tribal marks. They abused me so much but I did not care; today my tribal mark is my trademark.
“There was a time people teased me so much that I attempted to use sandpaper to wipe them off especially when bus conductors insulted me about it. They always picked on me and called me various names but I thank God for who I am today. I am also glad I did not get rid of the tribal marks. There is no insult anyone can dish out to me over my tribal marks that would hurt my feelings. Although I like my tribal marks, I can never allow anyone to give my children tribal marks.”
