Why I can ‘die’ for Femi Adebayo — Actor Monsuru Ayanfe

Nollywood actor, Monsuru Ayanfe, has explained why he would remain loyal to a fellow actor and filmmaker, Femi Adebayo, stating that the relationship between them goes beyond ordinary to the extent that he could lay down his life for the JagunJagun producer.

In an interview with Jeff Owolewa, Ayanfe explained that his statement about dying for Femi Adebayo was often misunderstood but was an expression of loyalty and deep appreciation for Adebayo’s impact on his life.

“Somebody once asked me on a programme if I could die for Femi Adebayo, and I answered, ‘Yes, I can die for him,’” he recalled. “He then called me ‘Abobaku‘ (One who dies with the king). I explained to him that ‘dying for someone’ has two different meanings. One is literal death, and the other is being able to stand by someone at all times, having high integrity, protecting them, never allowing harm to come near them. In other words, it means loyalty to a particular person.”

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Ayanfe noted that, in reality, “nobody truly wants to die for someone, especially considering the economic situation. But taking risks for someone in this life can also mean ‘dying for them’, not physically dying, but showing deep loyalty and sacrifice.”

The actor stressed that his declaration was a reflection of the pivotal role Femi Adebayo has played in his journey.

“Femi Adebayo is that kind of person to me because he has done so much for me in my life. From the days of J15, he owns J15, and I’m one of the lecturers. He has always supported me,” Ayanfe said.

He added that Adebayo’s trust in him has remained unwavering: “There is no order I give at J15, whether good or bad, that he ever revokes, even till today.”

According to him, Adebayo’s encouragement also pushed him to further his education. “He was the one who encouraged me to further my education and obtain a Diploma in Theatre Arts,” he added.

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