The Secret Behind Success is Patience - Iya Afin Atinuke (Mama No Network)

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Iya Afin Atinuke Toluwani, popularly known as "Mama Not Network" describes the journey of a Nollywood star from being a novice in the theatre house to being a professional and well known star in the movie industry.
During the interview with her, she revealed the secret that birthed her well known name and character as a partially deaf person, "Mama Not Network" she attributed it to her love for comic plays and her love to just make people laugh.

She further unveiled the secret behind becoming a seasoned actor or actress and a star in the movie industry in which she attributed to the word "patience" which she also called the foundation of greatness.


At the end of the interview, she advices every young and aspiring actors in making to embrace patience. "In the movie industry, one must first suffer before he becomes a star"

She further made a comment towards the younger generations who do not want to go through process but wants to make it big time within a short period of time, and emphasized on the word patience.

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