When news broke that a daughter of billionaire businessman and oil magnate, Femi Otedola , Temi , would be appearing in Kunle Afolayan ’ s forthcoming movie , ‘ Citation ’ , many , especially on social media , implied that her father must have ‘ arranged’ the role for her .

But in a chat with Saturday Beats, Otedola maintained that she actually merited the role . She said , “ I have been watching Mr Afolayan ’ s films for a long time . From Figurine to October 1 st and when I met him, I told him I had been watching his movies for a long time .

He then told me that he had a script he was working on and the lead character is actually a girl around my age . It was a story I could relate to and I was interested . I felt it was a character I could interpret well . I read the script and I was so excited. For a whole month, I had to audition because he wasn ’ t sure .

For about six months, we discussed the role and I ’ m so excited because I feel the story would resonate with people. Also , I believe that I would do justice to the role . I really cannot give much details about the script but I ’ m so honoured and humbled to be given this opportunity . ”

Known more as a fashion blogger and social media personality , Temi , who owns the style blog , JTO Fashion , however , stated that she has always loved acting . According to her , she had just been waiting for the right time and platform to showcase her talent . And with Kunle Afolayan , she found the perfect opportunity to explore that creative side of herself .

“ I am so happy that this is coming at this time because it means I would be starting from the top, ” she said

On what fascinated her about the script , the graduate of History of Art from the University of London said , “ The message is to tell women that we are hearing their stories , that we believe them . Women are being harassed in several ways and I believe that this movie would embolden those who are affected to come out and tell their stories. ”

Source:- Punchng