Ego Boyo Opens Up: Why She Chose to Walk Away from Acting
Veteran Nollywood star and producer Ego Boyo has finally put to rest the rumors swirling around her departure from acting. Contrary to popular belief that her husband was the reason behind her stepping back from the screen, Ego cleared the air in a recent chat with media figure Chude Jideonwo.
The seasoned actress revealed that her exit from acting was purely her own choice. She discovered that producing movies brought her more excitement and fulfillment than acting ever did. “I left acting when I realized producing was more enjoyable for me. Honestly, acting started to feel quite dull,” she said.
Despite the press craving a juicy story, suggesting her husband had forbidden her from acting, Ego debunked those claims as sensationalism. She emphasized that the real reason was far less scandalous and all about following her passion.
Starting her impressive career in the early 1980s, Ego first gained widespread recognition through her role in the popular 90s TV series Checkmate. Now at 56, she reflects on her journey as one driven by genuine preference rather than external pressure.