Nollywood Actress, Iyabo Ojo has recounted her grass to grace story from being mocked as a Blockhead in the past to becoming an employer of graduates.
Iyabo Ojo while celebrating Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary admonished youths not to be defined by other people’s opinions.
In her admonition, she said she was not academically bright which earned her the nickname “blockhead” as many mocked her for her intellectual incapacitation.
However, she said she was able to identify her talents on time which paved the way for her successful acting career and business.
Iyabo Ojo wrote;
I no too go school, i might be a block head academically like someone called me but trust me, God blessed me with abundant wisdom, knowledge & grace, blessed me with great talent that I never knew I had, today i’m a fantastic & success actress, a successful business woman & a happy woman
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Today I’m highly favored & blessed
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My darling brothers & sisters,
don’t let no one talk you down, don’t let no one look down on you, don’t let no one make you feel lesser than yourself,
When you carry a special grace people will want to talk you down or just dislike you for no reason,
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Today i employ graduates, today my kids are all doing great Thank you Lord
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Na who come be block head
na only ND i get oooooooo, yesssssss ke!!
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I gave up education for my kids yessss ke!! but today I have no regrets,
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Anyways I’m going back to school soon to complete my dreams……….. E go shock you