Tierny Olalere, the fast-rising actress with eyes on Nollywood dominance

On how her acting journey began, she said: “Yes have always wanted to act. I enjoy writing fictional stories and I act them out when I’m alone.” The passionate thespian noted that her acting talent was groomed as a child in church. “I started acting on stage in church. It started from the children’s choir,” Olalere revealed.

Years down the line, the actress continues to strive to become a household name amidst the challenges of the industry.

“One of the biggest challenges I faced early on in my cater was me not being familiar enough with the kind of industry. I also had issues with funding. You know money plays a vital role in the actualization of one’s dreams. Those were the major challenges,” the actress shared. In a world grappling with many struggles, Tierny is inspiring many with her talent and storytelling aptitude. The actress is set to star in a forthcoming high school series, ‘Just Like The Star’, which she doubled as producer, roles which she admits challenged her very core.