Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has spoken about personal battles that people are not aware of.
Naija News reports that Lateef, in an Instagram post on Tuesday night, revealed that he has been wounded and shed tears.
While appreciating God for the grace to keep going despite his challenging experiences, Lateef explained that his smile does not mean he is living a perfect life.
The movie star added that he will not let the situation stop his happiness.
He said, “Life hasn’t always been easy, but I won’t let that stop me from being happy.
“I’ve been wounded, I’ve shed tears, and I’ve engaged in battles that no one is aware of. But in spite of everything, I still stand, believe, and smile.
“My smile doesn’t mean that life is perfect; rather, it means that I haven’t overcome my obstacles. Give thanks to God for the bravery, grace, and fortitude to keep going.”
Meanwhile, Lateef recently spoke about crying in movies, saying it is to differentiate himself from his colleague, Odunlade Adekola.
Lateef, during an interview with media personality, Morayo Afolabi Brown, on her YouTube podcast, said fans often pointed out his resemblance to Odunlade in the early days of his career.
The movie star said he, however, wanted people to know him for something specific, hence his crying talent.
According to Lateef Adedimeji, his rise to prominence was due to his crying roles, as people often call him the ‘crying machine’ without knowing his name.
