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Summary: Nollywood seasoned actress Shaffy Bello has publicly declared that she has no desire to relocate from Nigeria, stating that the country is her true home and the place that made her who she is today.
Nollywood seasoned actress Shaffy Bello has publicly declared that she has no desire to relocate from Nigeria, stating that the country is her true home and the place that made her who she is today. She disclosed this during a panel discussion during the “20+ Years in the Media: Real Talk with Kike @7” event.
Despite having previously lived in the United States, the veteran actress stated that while “America trained her, Nigeria defined her identity. While she acknowledged the persistence challenges of healthcare access, electricity, and education in the country. She stated that she sees and believes in the great career and personal growth opportunities the country can offer.
“America trained me, but Nigeria made me,” she said. “I pray I never get the opportunity, as they call it, to go back. Yes, you’ll say because I’ve done it before. I’ve been there before. Yes, I agree with that. But because of the opportunities I’ve seen in this country, and still see, I never want to go back. This is home, this is where it is.”
She further advised the younger generations to remain authentic and committed to their craft, saying those qualities had helped sustain her career.
“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.”
Since gaining prominence in 1997 for her vocal feature on Seyi Sodimu’s classic hit “Love Me Jeje,” Shaffy Bello has grown into one of Nollywood’s most revered screen icons, starring in major productions like Tinsel, Chief Daddy, and Netflix’s The Black Book. In 2025, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for her compelling performance in The Masked King.
