Shaffy Bello Says Nigeria Is Home and She Has No Plans to Leave

Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has said she has no wish to move overseas, describing Nigeria as her home despite the difficulties the country faces. Speaking at a panel discussion titled 20+ Years in the Media: Real Talk with Kike @7, Bello explained why she would prefer to stay in Nigeria even though she has lived in the United States. “America trained me, but Nigeria made me,” she said. “I pray I never get the opportunity, as they call it, to go back. Because of the opportunities that I’ve seen in this country, and I am still seeing, I don’t ever want to go back. This is home, this is where it is.” While she acknowledged Nigeria’s problems with electricity, education and healthcare, Bello encouraged young people to recognize their strengths, gain useful skills and take hold of available opportunities. “Look within yourself, what do you have to offer? What is in your hands?” she asked. The actress also said her long career in entertainment was due to authenticity and honesty, and she advised young people to stay true to themselves and keep their faith.