Popular Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has shared the trajectory of his career before fame.

The thespian, via his Instagram page, revealed that he produced his first movie in 2007/2008, however, it didn't do well despite all his efforts.

He noted that he began to take on several free jobs, which saw him put all his efforts in order to become famous today.

According to him, the years of efforts eventually paid off in 2013, when actress, Yewande Adekoya handpicked him for a role in her production. He stated that people questioned her decision, however, she was unfazed and unmoved, and that opened his path to stardom.

Advising his fans, he urged them to prioritize determination and hardwork, emphasizing that it would pay off in the long run.

He wrote:
“Quick one, who remembers my first ever movie I produced personally? I know many of you would say ‘Wale Danger,’ but you’d be wrong.

My first ever movie was O se regi. It was a movie I produced in 2007/2008. It was a project I put everything into, but God had other plans.

Fast forward to 2013, after years of pro bono work, and sweat and blood on the journey to becoming the Adedimeji Lateef you know now.

Kudi Klepto, a production of Yewande Adekoya (@yewandeadekoyaabiodun). When she handpicked me for the role, people questioned her, wondering who I was, but she stood firm. She saw the future; look at God today…

From that humble beginning, I look back today, and all I can say is Alhamdulilah. When my personal production didn’t work in 2027/2008, EMI omo lile, give up ke? God forbid bad thing!

I kept hustling and did lots of free jobs before heaven smiled on me with Kudi Klepto. Here is me telling you to never give up, determination and hard work have their reward."