Actress Bamike Adenibuyan, popularly known as BamBam, has likened the entertainment industry to a battlefield, emphasizing the resilience required to succeed.
In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, she highlighted the challenges actors face, particularly the competition for limited blockbuster roles.
“The entertainment industry is like a battlefield. It is not for the faint-hearted or weak. What has sustained me is my relationship with God. I am an embodiment of His mercy and favour. Our industry is saturated with many fantastic female actors, but blockbuster movies are limited. There’s a bias towards familiar faces, so you never know when you’ll be the one they call for a chance,” she said.
Despite these hurdles, BamBam remains focused on making a lasting impact in the industry.
She aspires to bring solutions to existing challenges, gain international recognition, and leave her mark on Nollywood.
“My future aspirations are endless. I desire to create a solution that would solve a problem in the movie industry. I also desire to win global awards, like the Oscars and the likes. I would like to be acknowledged as one of the outstanding acts in Nigeria.
“I would also love to train and star in an action film, and I aspire to be part of productions where Hollywood partners with Nollywood. Additionally, I would love to act voiceovers for animations, as I have a passion for theatre and screen acting. I wish to represent Nigeria on all levels and even establish my own film academy,” she added.
BamBam recently featured in Love in Every World, a film directed by Omoni Oboli.
During the shoot, she experienced a deeply moving moment when she and her colleagues helped save a woman struggling with suicidal thoughts.
“Myself, the cast, and crew allowed ourselves to be used by God to save a woman who nearly killed herself. It happened during this production. We all came together, praying, speaking to her, and pacifying her. We let her know that taking her life was not an option. Watching how Nigerians came together to help me reach out to domestic violence support services was heartwarming, and then we got Lagos ambulance to help,” she recounted.
Reflecting on her craft, the actress spoke about the depth required to embody different characters.
“Acting is about being another person at the moment. You need to understand and embody how that character thinks and feels. When you look at your co-stars, they are not Eso Dike or Uzor Arukwe; they are their characters, just as you are. You have to be present-minded. I would love to be part of the movement that shapes how we tell our stories as Nigerians,” she said.
To sustain her career, BamBam has embraced digital platforms, leveraging YouTube to showcase her talent and network with filmmakers.
“Therefore, I have been content with seizing opportunities in the YouTube space, partnering with those who produce quality content. I do what I can; sometimes I slide into DMs and reach out to directors and producers to express my willingness to work. That’s how I connected with Omoni Oboli—I sent her a DM admiring her work in the YouTube space and expressed my interest in collaborating. She replied, and here I am. God did this. I remain optimistic that I will feature in other blockbuster movies beyond YouTube,” she shared.
With unwavering determination, BamBam continues to push forward, determined to carve out a space for herself in the competitive world of entertainment.
