Nollywood actor and filmmaker Dele Odule has stirred reactions after opening up about a time when he priced his own casket in Abeokuta, Ogun State, due to severe personal and financial despair.
In an interview, Odule recalled a period when everything seemed to be falling apart, and he had lost hope of any breakthrough in the movie industry. He disclosed that his fellow actor, Olaiya Igwe, was present and broke down crying upon hearing the details.
Dele Odule's Darkest Moment
According to Odule, he priced his casket because he believed he could not break through. He shared how people he attended Teacher Training College with had already become more successful in life. He said, "I had priced my own casket before, when everything and my life were in shambles in Abeokuta. I didn't get myself anymore; I didn't believe I could break through. Olaiya Igwe knows about it; I went there with him, and he started crying like a baby."
Reactions from Fans and Colleagues
The revelation has sparked emotional reactions online, with many drawing inspiration from the actor's journey. Some comments include:
- ayumzi: "Life can be crazy, a man told me his own story and he was crying, he went to beg for bread at a bakery he sold..."
- NsibidiHrt: "If you're creative, please never make the mistake of believing that the industry you work with will 'put you on.' Find a side hustle."
- greatshistorian: "Growing up I used to believe these actors are well paid."
- PAtubobienemi: "Dele Odule pricing his own casket shows how brutal the industry can be—people celebrate you when you’re up, but abandon you when you’re struggling."
Dele Odule's Current Status
Dele Odule is now one of the respected veterans in the movie industry. He previously shared a series of Instagram posts discussing heartbreak, observing that the wrong person would meet someone in peace but leave them in pieces, whereas the right person would find them in pieces and guide them to peace.
Legit.ng also reported that Dele Odule marked his 61st birthday on Wednesday, November 23, sharing a lovely picture of himself in a white outfit as he expressed gratitude to God. Top celebrities and fans took to social media to pen birthday messages.
