- Osas Ighodaro stressed that losing her mother led her to prioritise her self-expression and self-love over worrying about other people’s opinions.
- She stated that changing her mindset also enabled her to enjoy life and what it has to offer and she has been happier since.
Popular Nollywood star Osas Ighodaro has revealed how the loss of her mother transformed her into a more carefree individual who is less concerned with the opinions of others
In a recent interview on Arise TV, Osas Ighodaro revealed how her mother’s passing in 2020 caused a profound shift within her, making her to embrace her true self and live life to the fullest.
She confessed that she once struggled with self-doubt and people-pleasing, but her mother’s legacy inspired her to prioritize self-expression and self-love.
According to her, she realized that her mother’s selflessness and generosity had come at the cost of her own well-being, stating that she was determined not to follow in her footsteps.
In her own words:
“I know a transition happened for me because I used to be in my head a lot and I used to worry about what people thought about me a lot. But when I went through the experience of losing my mum in 2020, I realised how much she gave to so many people and she didn’t take care of herself.
“I said ‘Wait a minute? I’m not going to end up like that. I’m going to live my life and I’m going to the the best that I can be and I want to represent her legacy to the best of my abilities. It’s been free since then, I’ve been living life and being happy and enjoying every moment; whether it’s good or bad. You either learn from it or enjoy it and that’s how I live my life.
“A lot of people come up to me and say ‘I love your dancing,’ and that’s part of the freedom for me. I used to be so self-conscious before but who cares at this point, I am a thespian but I’m also someone who loves life and loves to travel and enjoy herself and dance.”
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