Shaffy Bello: I don’t have to be a producer… God called me into acting

23 May 2026, 17:50 by Pelumi Bolawa · TheCable Lifestyle

Shaffy Bello says she doesn’t have to become a movie producer because God called her into acting.

Speaking on the Morayo Brown show, the actress explained that God used acting to give her a platform and make her a household name. She described acting as a gift that should be honoured.

The 55-year-old said if she ever does become a producer, it won’t be for money. She recalled praying to become a household name and said God later asked her what she would do with that platform.

“I am an actor. Every actor does not have to be a producer. I face my lane. I do what God asks me to do. And he asked me to have an impact,” she said.

“He gave me a platform and after I got that platform, it became so stressful. That once in a while I would remember the days I was on my knees asking to be a household name. Now I am.

“He then came back and said I have given you a platform, what are you going to do with it.”

Shaffy added that producing is not what God is calling her to do right now, though she won’t say never.

“If God gave you the grace to be a producer, run with it. For right now, I will not say never, I am saying that is not what he is calling me to do,” she said.

“I tell you one thing today that when you guys hear Shaffy Bello, you will never forget how you felt in this room. That is the gift he gave me.

“Some people can produce film for 20 years and if they sat on this chair, they will not have the same effect. Because it is not their gift.

“Know what He has given you. Recognise it and use it and run with it.”

Shaffy said she wants to be a role model for rising actresses about decency. She noted that some actresses expose their bodies to feed their families, but she believes you don’t have to do that to look sexy.

“There are many people out there that needs my voice that you do not have to show your boobs to look sexy. If you are going to do ashawo do it well. But do not stay there. Some do it to feed their family,” she added.

“If I sit and go do films (it is not about money).”

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