Veteran Actress Yetunde Wunmi Opens Up About Career Sacrifices

Nigerian actress Yetunde Wunmi revealed in a BBC Yoruba interview that her passion for acting led to the end of her marriage. With nearly four decades in the industry, Wunmi began as a stage performer in 1982 under Sunday Akinola’s ‘Feyi Kogbon’ theatre group.

She recounted meeting Adelove, who sparked her interest in theatre, wearing all white and arriving in a white car. Wunmi’s dedication to her craft took priority over her marriage, but she expressed no regrets, citing God’s graciousness.

Wunmi’s journey highlights the sacrifices artists often make for their passion.