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America Trained Me, Nigeria Made Me: Shaffy Bello Rejects ‘Japa’ Wave


Popular Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has stated that she has no desire to relocate from Nigeria, describing the country as home and the bedrock of her professional fulfillment. Speaking during a media event panel in Lagos, the veteran screen star reflected on her journey, remarking that while the United States provided her early exposure and education, Nigeria offered the career opportunities and visibility that truly built her personal brand.

Addressing the widespread migration trend among young professionals, Bello urged youths not to let societal hurdles overshadow their creative potential.

While acknowledging systemic challenges in basic infrastructure, education, and healthcare, she encouraged individuals to focus on skill acquisition, authenticity, and personal value creation as key drivers for long-term relevance.

The actress emphasized that her decision to remain in the country stems from the abundant opportunities she continues to identify across the local media landscape. She noted that staying grounded, maintaining personal integrity, and cultivating faith have remained central to sustaining her multi-decade career in the entertainment industry.

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South South Echoes

Mariam Omuwa Ogeyemhe is a Nigerian broadcast journalist, news anchor, reporter and media professional with experience in television broadcasting, public communication and digital media. She studied Mass Communication, with a focus on Broadcast Journalism, at Auchi Polytechnic and has also received professional training from the National Broadcast Academy. With experience in news gathering, reporting, anchoring, production, scriptwriting and editorial storytelling, Mariam is passionate about responsible journalism and compelling storytelling. She is the founder and media voice behind South-South Echoes, a digital news and public-affairs platform focused on credible stories, governance, current affairs and issues affecting communities across the South-South region and Nigeria.

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