Veteran Nigerian actor Dele Odule has revealed that he once went as far as pricing his own casket during a period of deep despair.
He disclosed in an interview with Feelright TV, where he spoke about some of the darkest moments in his life and career.
Recounting the experience, Odule said he took the step when he felt overwhelmed and hopeless about his future in the film industry.
He noted that fellow actor, Olaiya Igwe, accompanied him at the time.
“I had priced my own casket before, when I was in a state of hopelessness, and complete loss of hope. Olaiya Igwe went there with me. Olaiya started crying like a baby,” he said.
The actor explained that he was not battling any illness but had become frustrated by a lack of progress in his career.
“I wasn’t sick, I just believed I can no longer have breakthroughs in the industry. I was fed up. Because all my school mates are doing far better than me and my life was nothing to write home about,” he added.
