Why I dumped law for acting – Femi Adebayo

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Renowned Nigerian actor and producer Femi Adebayo has opened up about the pivotal moment he chose a career in acting over practicing law.

Adebayo, who holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Ibadan, revealed that although he initially worked as a lawyer, earning N20,000 monthly, acting remained a side interest.

However, his perspective changed when a lucrative acting opportunity came his way.

He said: “Honestly speaking, that was when I started working as a lawyer. My salary then was just N20,000 on a monthly basis. And acting was a hobby for me all this while. So not until they invited me for acting roles, they were ready to pay me N50,000 for three days. And as a lawyer, I was getting N20,000 for one month. I said, Femi, this acting is your calling. That was when I decided that I would abandon law practice and face entertainment fully.”

This breakthrough moment prompted Adebayo to quit law and pursue a full-time career in entertainment.

He has since built on his talent and family heritage in the film industry, being the son of veteran actor Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello.

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