Saturday 11 August 2012

‘My mother sacrificed a lot for us’ – Foluke Daramola shares story of growing up

In the recent edition of the ongoing Supermom reality TV show,
actress, Foluke Daramola revealed the hardship her mother faced while
bringing her and her siblings up.
According to her, her mother, Mrs Aderonke Daramola lost her husband
in 1981 with four kids to cater for. She however refused to remarry,
saying she wants to have ample time to fend for her children, 'The
sacrifice was not for her late husband but for her kids. So, she
wanted to protect us by all means', Foluke said. The actress further
revealed the challenges she had to face starting up as an actress
because of her mother's hatred for the profession on the grounds that
it will bring to her unnecessary attention, 'My mum is a very
conservative person and so never wanted any unnecessary attention and
bad comments about any of her children. She would always say you're
not born t do this thing, I don't want you to do it' said Foluke,
Adding that she gave in after much persuassion and asking her to
promise not to act nude or worship any other God. Foluke Daramola who
graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife has since featured
in over 50 movies.