Actress and entrepreneur Aisha Lawal has opened up about her journey to success, revealing that the COVID-19 pandemic marked a major turning point in her life, financially and personally.
In an interview, the Irugbin actress disclosed she made N10 million in just one to two weeks during the COVID era — a season that proved to be life-changing for many.
“COVID was the turning point in my life. I made N10 million in a week or two,” she said.
Aisha also addressed rumours making the rounds that she received a blue Venza car from Lagos transport union leader MC Oluomo. The actress denied the claims, stating she did not collect any vehicle from him and found the entire story fabricated.
“One man, I wonder if it was set up or if he smoked weed, sat and set the camera in front of him and said MC Oluomo collected Venza from him and gave it to me,” she said.
“I have regard for MC Oluomo because he has done so well for people I know. I didn’t collect any car. Why will I die mysteriously when I didn’t eat mysteriously?
“I didn’t watch the video in detail, but then I heard the part where he said, ‘Aisha Lawal, I am the owner of the blue Venza with you.’
“Common, put some respect on my name, I have suffered in the past. I didn’t even drive a Venza. I drive a GX 460, and my shop is like the 4/5th building,” she added.
Aisha went on to share more about her humble beginnings, stating that she began driving at age 16 and used to take night buses to save money while pursuing her career. Sometimes, she even boarded poultry transport vehicles to reach film locations.
“I started driving at age 16. I would take the night bus to Oshodi at Abba, wearing my nose mask and face cap. They saw me then, but they didn’t say anything. I usually take the night bus because I don’t want to pay for a hotel.
“I am an actress, and people know me. I would enter vehicles transporting fowls from Abba to Ibadan, sometimes to Ijebu Ode before I started going to China.”
The University of Ibadan graduate also reflected on her family background and how her father was initially unaware of her career in acting.
“My dad actually wanted me to study Theatre Arts, but my mum never wanted it. My dad didn’t know that I started acting till he died, but I didn’t tell him because he thought actresses give birth outside wedlock and don’t have stable marriages,” she said.
Despite the challenges, the actress emphasised her resilience, calling for people to respect her name and what she has built.
“Nobody likes anybody on social media, that’s what I noticed. I have enjoyed and suffered life like a ball. My grandma would say, ‘May your days be rough,’ because one with a smooth life wouldn’t enjoy a long life,” she said.
Aisha Lawal is known for her work in Yoruba cinema and is also an entrepreneur. She is married with a child.
