Adunni Ade! It took three phone calls within a space of three good days to get this effervescent Nollywood star talking. She’s had her itinerary marked on a recent weekend for her sister’s wedding and had to be there and devote all to her. Eventually, when she got settled on the Sunday morning succeeding that special occasion, Adunni revealed freely some parts of her that one would not ordinarily see – soft-spoken, tender but vocally uncut. In this interesting encounter, the American/Nigerian actress and model takes Ferdinand Ekechukwu through her beautiful life and her world of make-believe. She also spoke on her first movie production ‘Soole’. Excerpt…
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When people refer to me as a single parent, it irritates me. I’m a parent for the simple reason that I’m a parent. My children take first. It’s just the way it is. Being a single parent has no negative connotations. Some married couples, for example, are incapable of doing half of what I do.
Because most of them are idle, they wander around looking for anything to do. They’re looking for someone to look after them. That is not how things are done.
Heaven looks after those who look after themselves. So I’m just a mom and dad. I’ve been a parent for a long time, and it’s always been one of my main priorities. As a responsible parent, I make sure that my children’s bills are paid, that their fees are paid, that their upkeep is taken care of, and that their health is in good shape.
That sort of thing. As a result, that is more significant to me. I’m not looking for a soppy get-together. Simply call me a mother or a parent. All this eh single mother, single father, wo abeg! Who gives a damn about these details?!