Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has revealed that her admiration for veteran actor Ramsey Nouah played a crucial role in her decision to move back to Nigeria from the United States. In a recent interview on Hip TV’s Trending, hosted by reality star KimOprah, Adunni shared how Ramsey Nouah’s encouragement led her to abandon her modeling career in America and pursue acting in Nollywood.
According to Adunni, her admiration for the actor began long before she relocated. She explained that her first meeting with him gave her the motivation she needed to return home and chase her dreams in the Nigerian film industry. “He [Ramsey Nouah] was the one who gave me the confirmation to move to Nigeria. I met him before I came to Nigeria, and I told him what my goals and aspirations were. He gave me a very good pep talk, and I moved down.”
Adunni further revealed that despite her admiration for Ramsey, it wasn’t until years later that she had the opportunity to work with him. The breakthrough came after a chance meeting at a film festival, where Ramsey unexpectedly cast her in a project the following day. She described working with him as an unforgettable experience, highlighting his brilliance as an actor, director, and human being.
Reflecting on her journey, Adunni shared her excitement over collaborating with the actor in multiple projects, though she teased that some of their work together is yet to be disclosed.
Adunni Ade, who relocated to Nigeria in 2011, secured her first Nollywood role in 2013 with the Yoruba language film You or I. Since then, she has featured in over 250 Nollywood films, cementing her place as a versatile actress in both English and Yoruba films.
