Olaide Oladipupo a.k.a FYNEST was born in Lagos but originally from Oyo State. He attended Lagos State polytechnic where he obtained a Diploma in Business Administration in 2011.
Olaide Oladipupo a.k.a FYNEST can be said to be a all round talents because he not only directs but also sings. Some his singles already are enjoying massive air play which has confirmed him as one talent to reckon with.
In an interview with four corner magazine he talked about his career, how he started doing movie and challenges of being an actor.
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Tell us about yourself?
I am Olaide oladipupo popular know as Fynest I am privileged to be born in popular Oladipupo family.
How was growing up like for you?
Growing up was not easy but I work hard to become what I am today
What are your hobbies?
I like to be on internet browsing because I want to know more things about life and entertainment.
What inspired you to be an actor?
My passion for acting and music inspired me to be an actor and my father also inspired me as well,my father was a Fuji musician back then in shaki oyo state.
How many movies have you featured in?
I Have lost count but am very sure have featured in more than 100 movies
How many movie have you produced?
I Have produced four movies but two out of the four movies have been released to the market ;EDA ORO and IPIN AJA, there’s another one that the promo is every where now even on Internet Titled Arewa Okunri but another one is coming soon titled OMO OLORIN
What project are you currently working on?
The new project am working on now is OLA SCOPE and it will be one In town Because of the kind of stars I wanna use and the equipment. It will be part one and two
When was your lowest moment in your career as an actor?
My lowest moment in my career I was disgrace by a popular actress which I don’t want mention her name, because I touched her hand unknowingly , She shouted at me in the presence of everybody I was embarrassed I felt like giving up on acting that day, to make the matter worse, my boss Akeem Kosoko ordered me to apologies to her,but today such thing can never happen again.
Who is your role model in nollywood?
Odunlade adekola is my role model, he his someone that I respect so much.
There is lot of competition in the industry?
Well there is competition every where but am not in competition with anybody I do what I know how to do best and don’t care about competition
how do you intend to find your place in the industry?
I found my place in the industry that’s why you are interviewing me now
what is your relationship with established actors?
My relationship with established actors well I respect every one even, the ones that met me
What does love mean to you?
Love means a lot to me Because there’s nothing that is possible without love if there’s no love, producer won’t call actor to come and act and actor too won’t accept the producer Job,if There’s no love likewise in dating too without love the relationship won’t last
How daring are you in romance movies?
I am very daring when it comes to movie to make things real but I won’t have sex on set because I don’t need to spoil my life Because of acting and I have to teach the Young ones a good lesson
Which actress would you like to be paired in romance movies?
I will like to be in a romantic movie with Toyin Aimaku.
Where do you see yourself next five years?
I will like to see myself as a popular music super star and movie follow with many endorsements with lot of investment
What do you have to tell your fans?
I can only say a big thanks to them Because they are my family and my everything and I can’t be what I am today if that don’t accept me so I am very grateful and may Almighty. God bless their pocket.