- Actress Bisola Aiyeola was starstruck as she met with her older colleague Liz Benson for the first time.
- She noted that the Nollywood thespian recognised her, and her heart was beating fast in excitement.
- Bisola said she used to claim to be a strong girl, but meeting Liz Benson made her cry, and she shared how she stole glances at the veteran film star in admiration.
Actress cum media personality, Bisola Aiyeola has been moved to tears after meeting her older colleague Liz Benson.
Bisola Aiyeola shared her excitement with fans with several posts on her Instagram Story on Tuesday, showing she was thrilled to discover that Liz Benson not only recognised her but knew her by name.
In her first post, she expressed her disbelief, writing:
“Omg guyssssss. I just met the Great Liz Benson. My heart is beating so fast.”
Her admiration only deepened as she revealed Liz knew who she was. “And she knows meeeeeeeeeee. My Goddddddd,” she said enthusiastically.
The emotional encounter brought her to tears. “I cried guysssss. Hard girl, strong girl. Omoooo Mo fo danu,” she posted, playfully admitting that her typically tough demeanour melted in the presence of her idol.
Bisola Aiyeola also couldn’t help but admire Liz’s beauty, adding, “She’s so beautiful fam. I’m just stealing glances at her.”
Bisola began her acting journey in 2015, making a memorable appearance as Didi in the hit series Skinny Girl in Transit.
Since then, she has featured in notable projects, including Picture Perfect (2016), Chasing Rainbows (2017), and Two Grannies and a Baby (2017).
She was also a runner-up in Season 2 of Big Brother Naija, which aired from January to April 2017, marking a pivotal moment in her career.
See screenshot of her posts and some reactions to it below:
officialkattygold1: “I’ll be star struck too, that woman’s beauty and acting skills those days were exceptional.”
inumidun_: “What will you do when you meet Baba Mohbad.”
intimatesbykoko: “Liz Benson is legendary.”
wnluxhair: “She’s really so pretty. Liz Benson made my childhood movie experience beautiful.”
gourmettaste.foodmart: “When I saw this post, the scene where she was demanding for her diamond ring flashes through my mind. That movie was scary as a kid. God bless her.”
