Social media gave me creative control— Abayomi Alvin

Renowned actor Abayomi Alvin has revealed that relying solely on acting for financial success may not be sufficient to pursue all his ambitions. In an interview with Sunday Scoop, the actor disclosed that he initially depended on the opportunities presented by others as he embarked on his acting career. However, he soon discovered that he could carve out his own opportunities if he set his sights on a broader vision.

Alvin acknowledged that while acting in Nigeria might not offer the same level of financial security as in Hollywood, it is still possible to achieve one's aspirations outside of the acting world. He stated, “Acting in Nigeria is not like the way it is in Hollywood where, as an actor, you can sustain yourself by just being an actor.

Not that you can’t do that here, but if one wants to make it in life, one would realise that the pay that comes from acting won’t get one all that one wants in life.” To accommodate his various dreams, Alvin emphasized that one could still be an actor and simultaneously build a reputable brand. As his career progressed, the actor found that social media had significantly increased his creative control and opened up new avenues for exploration.

He explained, “Social media gave me a level of creative control I didn’t have when I was solely acting. As an actor, one can be very talented, but one still depends on someone casting one. One still needs to depend on a producer liking one.” Alvin’s desire to pursue his own projects and portray diverse characters was made possible by the autonomy social media provided.