ADE LAOYE GLAMS UP THE COVER OF THE JULY EDITION OF THE FRUIT TREE MAGAZINE
Exclusive interview with Ade Laoye in the July edition of The Fruit Tree Magazine
The Fruit Tree: Please tell us briefly about yourself and the projects you’ve starred in.
Ade Laoye: I’m happy-go-lucky and free spirited. I love ice cream and all things Broadway. Faith, family, great friends, music, good food and travel make life interesting. Some projects I’ve worked on include: Hush, Dowry, Saro the Musical, Wakaa the Musical, Tribunal, Lunchtime Heroes, Gidi Up, Inspector K to name a few.
ON HER PERSONALITY
The Fruit Tree: Where did you grow up and what was life like growing up as a child?
Ade Laoye: I grew up in Ibadan and Lagos as one of 5 girls. Growing up was fun. There was lots of song, dance and laughter in our home. Being part of large family meant there was never a dull moment.
The Fruit Tree: As a teenager, what plans and dreams did you have for yourself?
Ade Laoye: I wanted to be a dancer, doctor, computer scientist, psychologist, marine biologist, meteorologist, teacher, and pop star. I was very imaginative.
The Fruit Tree: How would your close friends describe you?
Ade Laoye: Loyal, a risk-taker, talented and a bit of a drama queen.
The Fruit Tree: Kindly tell us about your beliefs and what you stand for as an individual?
Ade Laoye: I believe in kindness, forgiveness, compassion, generosity and love.
The Fruit Tree: What aspect of yourself would you change if you could?
Ade Laoye: To never be afraid of anything, ever.
The Fruit Tree: What’s the most remarkable thing about you?
Ade Laoye: Probably my personality. People are often surprised by how petite I am when they meet me in person. I come across much ‘bigger’ than I actually am.
The Fruit Tree: What episode of your life would you term as the most difficult and how did you overcome this difficulty?
Ade Laoye: Losing my mom 7 years ago. I’m not sure how or if a person ever “overcomes” losing a parent. There’s no playbook that prepares you for when something like that happens. It’s still incredibly painful and I miss her every day. I’m grateful for my family and the support we provide for each other.
The Fruit Tree: If you had the opportunity to inspire someone with an event that changed your life, what would that story be?
Ade Laoye: Again, I’d say losing my mom was a life changing event for me. I was reminded that life is short and you never know when your time on earth will be up. It forced me to re-evaluate my choices and take bolder steps towards achieving my dreams.
ON HER CAREER
The Fruit Tree: What inspired your love for theatre?
Ade Laoye: I grew up in an artistic family where I was able to express myself creatively. Some of my favourite movies growing up were musicals. Being in that kind of environment certainly nurtured the gift that God put there….
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