Nollywood actress, renowned for the role of ‘Miss Pepeye’ in the popular television series, Papa Ajasco, Bolatito Sowunmi has lamented that although she has since stopped acting that role, Nigerians are yet to get used to reality as they still see her as promiscuous because of her role as Miss Pepeye.
Speaking to Sunday Scoop, she said;
“While acting as Miss Pepeye, it was fun and children loved me; you know the series is a family programme. But for the adults, because Miss Pepeye’s character was a lady who liked money and other attractive things, they think Bolatito is promiscuous in real life. They forget that I was only interpreting a script and they should not treat me based on what they saw on the television. The two characters are opposite. I am very reserved. I am an introvert, while Miss Pepeye was a lousy person.
“I am still attached to Miss Pepeye’s character because the change is recent. One shouldn’t expect Nigerians to forget those memories in a hurry. However, since I had dropped the role for a long time, I felt I should go for other opportunities and challenges. I was in my 20s when I started acting as Miss Pepeye and I am now in my 30s.”
She explained that Wale Adenuga Productions didn’t take offence when she told them about her decision to call it quits. “Wale Adenuga Productions is a family platform and they have produced many stars. They respected my decision to leave and I was celebrated,” she said.
