‘Never ignore red flags…’ -Actress Seyi Ariyo Spills on Some of the Lessons She’s Learnt in Matrimony

Delectable married actress/singer, Seyi Ariyo popularly known as Shebaby, in an interview with Punch urged couples never to ignore red flags, especially during courting.

In the discussion, the mom who hailed from Ogun State, who after revealed a little about her background voiced her thoughts on celebrity marriages, career and many more.

Read excerpts below…

On her Background;

I grew up in Lagos State and it was a wonderful time. I come from a very humble family but we were raised with love and compassion. One memory from my childhood that stands out was a time I used my mum’s toning cream. When she discovered what I did, I was reprimanded.

On her Marriage;

I don’t really want to discuss my marriage. However, some of the lessons I have learnt in matrimony is that one should never ignore red flags, especially when you are still courting. One should also always heed advice.

Concerning reports that my marriage has collapsed, I am indifferent to whatever is said about me. Everyone battles one thing or the other and I don’t listen to hearsays.

If I’m led, I pray against negative news or rumours, and if not, I just face my life and family. I don’t agree that celebrities’ marriages don’t last long; I only think celebrities are being unnecessarily trampled upon, especially the female ones.

It is easy to see celebrities’ flaws because they are in the spotlight. However, the people out there also have unbelievable issues that they secretly deal with. They are only protected because they are not in the limelight.

The fact is that many marriages don’t last long in the world we live in today and it takes only the grace of God to keep a healthy home.

On why she took a long break off acting after the birth of her daughter;

I needed to take a break and focus on caring for my daughter, at least to the stage where I know I can go on set for weeks and not bat an eyelid.

The mother-daughter bond needs to be strengthened at an early stage to let her know that mummy will always be there for her.

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Education

For my elementary education, I attended quite a number of schools. They are Aunty Nikky Nursery & Primary School, Alakara; Anglican Primary School, Idi Oro; and Community Primary School, Alaba Expressway, Mile 2, all in Lagos State.

I also attended two schools for my post-elementary education. They are C&S College, Sanya, Lagos, and Remo Secondary School, in Sagamu, Ogun State.

For my tertiary education, I studied Geography and Regional Planning at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. As a child, I really wanted to become a pilot.

Career

When I was in Remo Secondary School, I joined a theatre group known as Fine Mates. However, I officially got into the industry through a marketer called Suntab.

He used to live close to my cousin’s house. I later enrolled with Sama A Productions, where I got more knowledge about the movie industry.

The first time I ever appeared on set was in 1999 and it was an experience I would never forget. The name of the movie was Aso Esu Beleke, and it was produced by Toba Opaleye.