Veteran Nollywood actor Dele Odule has revealed a deeply personal experience from a difficult period in his life, disclosing that he once went as far as pricing his own casket during a phase of despair.
The seasoned actor shared the emotional account during an interview with Feelright TV, where he reflected on moments he described as his lowest point in the entertainment industry.
Odule explained that the incident happened when he felt overwhelmed by disappointment and believed his career was no longer progressing. He said the experience was not tied to illness, but rather a loss of hope about his future success.
According to him, he was accompanied by fellow actor Olaiya Igwe during the visit, a moment he recalled as highly emotional.
“I had priced my own casket before, when I was in a state of hopelessness, and complete loss of hope. Olaiya Igwe went there with me. Olaiya started crying like a baby,” he said.
He added that his frustration stemmed from comparing his progress with that of his peers, which made him feel left behind despite his years of effort in the industry.
“I wasn’t sick, I just believed I can no longer have breakthroughs in the industry. I was fed up. Because all my school mates are doing far better than me and my life was nothing to write home about,” he added.
Dele Odule began his acting journey in the 1970s and later rose to prominence in the Yoruba film industry. His breakthrough came in 1993 with a role in the classic film Ti Oluwa Nile, which remains one of the most recognised productions in Yoruba cinema history.
The actor’s revelation adds to ongoing conversations about mental and emotional pressure within the creative industry, particularly among veteran performers whose early struggles are often less visible to the public.
