On this episode of @Afropolitan Podcast, media personality and filmmaker Bolanle Olukanni opens up like never before. She talks about how to rebrand your life

You know her from Moments with Mo, red carpets, and some of Nigeria’s most beloved media projects, but this time, Bolanle gets deeply personal. She shares how she turned down her first acting gig (Before 30), why the Nigerian film industry is in survival mode, and what it truly means to carve out space as a woman in media, film, and advocacy.

We discuss:

• The emotional cost of public visibility

• How Nollywood’s cinema culture is broken behind the scenes

• Why she chose to pivot into documentary filmmaking and rebuild her life

• The tension between influence and purpose

• What most people don’t understand about reinvention

This is a conversation about courage, timing, and choosing alignment over applause.

Watch now and discover the side of Bolanle you’ve never seen.

Chapters

00:00 The Challenges of Protecting Art in Nigeria

01:08 Exploring Legacy and Intention

02:54 Cultural Influences and Personal Growth

07:10 Transitioning from Hosting to Acting

12:30 Misconceptions About Nollywood

20:13 Representation of Women in Nollywood

24:04 Balancing Content Creation and Social Causes

27:07 The Impact of Social Media on Perception

29:42 The Reality of Social Media Work

36:01 Navigating Identity and Perception

42:15 The Journey of Self-Discovery

49:06 Changing the Narrative for African Influencers