Nollywood actress and singer Bukunmi Oluwasina has opened up about the realities of fame, creative challenges, and her aspirations in a candid new interview.
Despite her success in both music and film, Bukunmi Oluwasina says fame is often misunderstood. “People assume visibility equals wealth, but that’s rarely the case,” she noted, revealing that public expectations around celebrity lifestyles can be burdensome.
Oluwasina, who began her career as a musician before transitioning into acting, says passion — not financial motivation — has always been at the heart of her work. Her early songs were never commercially distributed, and she only began uploading tracks after recognizing how deeply audiences connected with her sound. Collaborations, such as one with American singer Tatiana Manaois, were released without fanfare but gained organic traction online.
Though acting has remained her primary calling, she finds balance between both disciplines, allowing creativity to guide her pace. “Music comes when I’m at ease,” she said. “Acting, though, is a part of who I am.”
Her academic background in Theatre Arts has shaped her approach to emotional roles. She excels in tragic and romantic performances and is drawn to stories that demand emotional depth. But her focus is gradually shifting toward more conceptual narratives. “I’m interested in films that explore futuristic themes and reflect the rapid pace of technological change,” she explained.
One such project is White and Black, an upcoming film rooted in personal experience that she describes as emotionally challenging and creatively transformative. The production, which involved international collaboration, marked a turning point in her filmmaking journey.
Now a wife and mother, Oluwasina says family life has broadened her perspective. Rather than limiting her, motherhood has added emotional richness to her storytelling. “It’s made me more intentional,” she said.
When it comes to songwriting, she draws most of her inspiration from love. Though she’s never experienced heartbreak, she says her ability to imagine emotional pain helps her write songs that resonate. “I haven’t lived the heartbreak, but I understand the depth of love—and that allows me to write about loss authentically,” she explained.
Addressing a long-standing rumour that she once dated a popular actor, Oluwasina firmly denied ever being in a relationship with anyone in the industry. “That narrative has no basis in reality,” she said. “It’s disrespectful to my husband and our marriage.”
She also revealed that her decade-long relationship remained private until her wedding was made public, noting that the false assumptions about her personal life never involved the person she was truly with.
Now based partly in the United Kingdom, Oluwasina runs a film production company offering script development, post-production, and soundtrack services. While she’s appeared less frequently on screen, she remains active behind the scenes, continuing to write and produce both in Nigeria and abroad.
Looking ahead, Oluwasina is keen to explore the intersection of creativity and technology. “I want to stay ahead of change,” she said. “The future is uncertain, but I want to remain relevant and adaptive.”
As for her next chapter, she hopes to work on projects—local or international—that explore bold, thought-provoking ideas. “The world is changing,” she said, “and our stories should evolve with it.”
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