Mike Ezuruonye Reveals Why He Took A Break from Nollywood

Nollywood actor Mike Ezuruonye has admitted that his colleague Babarex prevented him from leaving the film industry.

The 43-year-old actor revealed that he once left Nollywood due to mental exhaustion in an Instagram post on Monday in honor of Babarex’s birthday.

“There was a moment I was done mentally checked out, left Nollywood behind.”

“I wasn’t even picking calls from producers and directors cos I felt drained, not out of weakness, but because sometimes even the strongest get exhausted.”

The movie star said at that point, Babarex, also called Nosa Rex, intervened.

“No bro… no way,” Ezuruonye recalled him saying. “Your talent is too much to disappear. You’re needed here.”

“Even at a point in my state of mental floatation, his wife, my sister, Nma made sure always I was eating well as her food from their house always made it to my kitchen,” he added.

Mike Ezuruonye’s candid revelation about leaving Nollywood due to exhaustion highlights the pressures faced by actors in the industry. His honesty not only sheds light on the demanding nature of showbiz but also encourages a conversation about mental health and work-life balance among artists.

As he takes time to recharge, fans and peers alike can appreciate his dedication and the importance of self-care in pursuing a passionate career.