“America Doesn’t Recognise Naija Celebrities”: Femi Brainard Relocates Abroad, Turns Uber Driver

“America Doesn’t Recognise Naija Celebrities”: Femi Brainard Relocates Abroad, Turns Uber Driver

  • Actor Femi Brainard has shared his experience after quitting the entertainment scene and relocating abroad
  • He noted that celebrities and actors are not recognised abroad like they are celebrated in Nigeria
  • Brainard also said that he would prefer to be a prince in Nigeria than to be a nobody in a strange land

Nollywood actor Femi Brainard has opened up about life while living abroad. The thespian granted an interview with Teju Oyelakin, aka, Teju Babyface on his podcast.

The actor said it was better to be celebrated and be a prince in Nigeria than to move abroad and be a nobody. He also noted that his wife does not love it at all.

Femi Brainard opens up on relocation abroad.
Femi Brainard opens up on relocation abroad. Photo credit @femibrainard69
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Brainard says people could recognise him

While speaking with the comedian, who welcomed a child last year, Brainard noted that anytime he is driving, his passengers would be looking at him.

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The actor added that the curious ones would approach him to be sure he was the famous actor they knew in Nigeria.

Brainard talks about rent

The actor, who married a broadcaster, explained that when thinking of being a prince in Nigeria, people should always remember that house rent is waiting for them too.

He advised many to think about their choices well.

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Omotola confirms relocating abroad

Legit.ng had reported that Omotola also opened up about relocating with her family to the United States.

She was forced to speak after a video of herself and her family were spotted in church in West Hollywood.

She was asked if they were there for vacation but the famous thespian said they were living over there at that time.

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Omotola also spoke about her colleague who had deleted some posts from her Instagram handle and kept her fans worried.

A fan asked her if she knew anything about Genevieve and she said she couldn't give them any details at that time.

Omotola assured her fans that she was sure Genevieve would address her fans very soon.

Desmond Elliot relocates family abroad

Legit.ng also reported that Elliot had taken his family outside the country. Many thought they went on vacation but the actor later indicated that his family would not be returning anytime soon.

The actor relocated his four children and his wife abroad so that they could have a better education there.

Source: Legit.ng

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Shade Metibogun (Entertainment editor) Shade Metibogun is an entertainment editor at Legit.ng (since 2023). She has over a decade experience in both print and online media (THEWILL, Institute for Media and Society). Shade has a Post Graduate Diploma in Education ( 2016), Bachelor Degree in Literature in English, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria ( 2004), Email: shade.metibogun@corp.legit.ng