I Have No Desire To Leave Nigeria; America Trained Me, But Nigeria Made Me — Actress Shaffy Bello

Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has declared that she has no desire to relocate from Nigeria, insisting that despite the country’s challenges, it remains home and continues to offer opportunities.

Speaking during a panel discussion at 20+ Years in the Media: Real Talk with Kike @7,the actress reflected on her connection to Nigeria while responding to a question about how young people could find hope while building careers in the country.

“America trained me, but Nigeria made me,” Bello said, explaining why she would rather remain in Nigeria despite having lived abroad.

“I pray I never get the opportunity, as they call it, to go back,” she stated, acknowledging that she had previously lived in the United States.

She added, “But because of the opportunities that I’ve seen in this country, and I am still seeing, I don’t ever want to go back. This is home, this is where it is.”

Bello, however, acknowledged the difficulties Nigerians face, particularly concerning electricity, education and healthcare. She urged young people not to lose hope but to identify their abilities, acquire relevant skills and position themselves to take advantage of available opportunities.

“Look within yourself, what do you have to offer? What is in your hands?” she asked, encouraging them to study, learn and prove themselves capable of delivering value.

The actress also attributed her longevity in the entertainment industry to authenticity and honesty, urging aspiring professionals to remain true to themselves.

“For me to be here for so many years, first of all, I have to be authentic to who I am. If you lie, you keep having to remember the lies, if you tell the truth, it’s easy,” she said.

She further emphasised the importance of faith, advising young people to hold God tight as they work towards achieving their dreams.

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