I was stubborn, suffered low self-esteem while growing up – Osas Ighodaro

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Nigerian actress Osas Ighodaro has revealed interesting details about her growing up and acting journey

She shared how she was introduced to acting at the age of 13.

Osas Ighodaro made the disclosure in a recent interview on Pulse One-on-One, while reflecting on her childhood, upbringing, and passion for acting.

Born and raised in New York, Osas emphasised the strong Nigerian influence in her household, which shaped her values and identity.

She said her parents encouraged her to remember her family’s heritage and behave accordingly. The actress said:

“I grew up in New York, born and raised with my siblings and my parents. And even though I grew up there, I grew up in a very Naija household. Even outside the house, it’s like, ‘Remember who your family is and behave yourself, but yeah, it was a beautiful upbringing”.

According to Osas, her journey into acting began at 13, when she was introduced to acting classes through a modeling school scholarship as she battled low self-esteem. Osas continues:

“I had to do a lot of convincing and crying, but I think I’m also stubborn; I’m a strong-headed individual when I want something

She said her parents encouraged her to remember her family’s heritage and behave accordingly. The actress said:

“I grew up in New York, born and raised with my siblings and my parents. And even though I grew up there, I grew up in a very Naija household. Even outside the house, it’s like, ‘Remember who your family is and behave yourself, but yeah, it was a beautiful upbringing”.

According to Osas, her journey into acting began at 13, when she was introduced to acting classes through a modeling school scholarship as she battled low self-esteem. Osas continues:

“I had to do a lot of convincing and crying, but I think I’m also stubborn; I’m a strong-headed individual when I want something

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