Osas Ighodaro Reflects on Struggles with Low Self-Esteem While Growing Up

Nigerian actress Osas Ighodaro has opened up about her personal battle with low self-esteem during her childhood years.

In a recent interview with Pulse One-on-One, Osas Ighodaro candidly shared insights into her early life, family dynamics, and her deep passion for acting.

Born and raised in New York, Osas highlighted the profound influence of her Nigerian heritage on her upbringing and personal values.

She spoke about how her parents, deeply rooted in Nigerian culture, instilled in her a strong sense of identity and pride, urging her to uphold their family’s legacy.

Reflecting on her formative years, Osas revealed that grappling with low self-esteem was a significant challenge she faced.

The actress said:

“I grew up in New York, born and raised with my siblings and my parents. And even though I grew up there, I grew up in a very Naija household. Even outside the house, it’s like, ‘Remember who your family is and behave yourself, but yeah, it was a beautiful upbringing”.

According to Osas, her journey into acting began at 13, when she was introduced to acting classes through a modeling school scholarship as she battled low self-esteem. Osas continues:

“I had to do a lot of convincing and crying, but I think I’m also stubborn; I’m a strong-headed individual when I want something.

“I had low self-esteem growing up, and they put me in modeling school. I went through that experience, and after that, the president of that school offered me a scholarship to take acting classes. I wasn’t exposed to acting till I was 13, then I took my first acting class, and I never turned back since, and I was like, ‘What is this? I want to indulge in this craft of acting.’ So I’ve never turned back since.”