Foluke Daramola-Salako is a Nigerian actress. She was nominated for
in 2013. She is a Nigerian
Yoruba actress and film producer.
Early life and career
Daramola was born on 15 February 1978.
She is a graduate of
Obafemi Awolowo University
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a federal university in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1961 and classes commenced in October 1962 as the University of Ife by the regional government of Western Nigeria, which w ...
.
In 1998, she made her film debut in a series titled ''Palace''.
She also starred in ''Durodola'' and ''Above Law''.
In 2016, her daughter was reported to be the host of a reality television show. Her film, ''Cobweb'', which she produced and starred in got her
Africa Movie Academy Awards
The Africa Movie Academy Awards is an annual entertainment award ceremony presented to recognize excellence among African and non-African professionals, who have contributed to the African film industry. The award was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osig ...
best-supporting-actress nomination. She noted that the film was inspired by her personal experiences, as her parents didn't want her to delve into acting while in school. She is the founder of the "Action Against Rape in Africa" initiative, which is a movement that seeks to curb rape and bring its perpetrators to book in Africa.
Personal life
In a 2016 interview, she revealed that she was raped while she was a teenager. In an interview with ''Tribune'', she explained that women need to know their value and be financially dependent on their husband. She posited that domestic violence is a greater wreck to her home, than infidelity. In 2017, she publicly spoke on the modesty of
Aliko Dangote
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, describing him as "the most humble person on earth".
In March 2018 interview with ''
The Punch
''The Punch'' is a Nigerian daily newspaper founded on August 8, 1970. Punch Nigeria Limited is registered under the Companies Act of 1968 to publish newspapers, magazines and other periodicals. The newspaper's aim is said to be to "inform, edu ...
'', Daramola-Salako stated that she consider her big boobs to be an asset not a curse: “The first attraction for most men who come across me is usually sexual. They see my big boobs and are moved immediately. But as a person, I would never go out with any man because they are attracted to my boobs because I know that it is too ordinary. As far as I’m concerned, women should stop seeing these ‘assets’ as a problem but take them as a blessing. It is only by so doing that they’ll know how to carry themselves better. They should carry themselves well and not be ashamed."
See also
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List of Yoruba people
This is a list of notable Yoruba people.
Film and cinema Nollywood Actors and actresses
Writers and directors
* Biyi Bandele (1967–2022), novelist, playwright and filmmaker
* Kemi Adesoye,Peter ijagbemi screenwriter
* Kemi Adetiba (b. 1 ...
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List of Nigerian actresses
This is a list of notable Nigerian actors. Actors
* Adebayo Salami
* Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
* Afeez Oyetoro
* Alex Ekubo
* Ali Nuhu
* Ayo Makun
* Babatunde Omidina
* Bob-Manuel Udokwu
* Bovi
* Broda Shaggi
* Charles Inojie
* Chet Anekw ...
References
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20th-century Nigerian actresses
Living people
21st-century Nigerian actresses
Actresses in Yoruba cinema
Sexual abuse victim advocates
Obafemi Awolowo University alumni
Yoruba actresses
Nigerian film actresses
Nigerian film producers
1978 births
Actors from Ekiti State