Media personality and actor, Denrele Edun is counting down to celebrating 3 decades in the Entertainment Industry, which isn’t a small feat.
Ahead of the huge milestone which is he set to mark in May, Denrele Edun recalled how a famous DJ’s wife told his favorite designer not to style him. To make it worse, she told him not to allow Denrele touch her kids as she believed he had HIV. She noted how the media personality at that time was skinny and she assumed he had a disease. Denrele who heard her statement just listened and smiled
Penning a note to himself, he noted how he has been labeled several names, from Anorexic to Malnourished and even HIV positive and now he is adding weight and it’s so beautiful for him to see.
“Denrele, you’re a SAFE SPACE.
A place that’s practically non-existent in this cràzy industry of ours, but you represent that and MORE”, @kachioffiah said to me whilst on the Arise 360 Live Show yesterday.
Kachi is just the Iceberg destroying all Titanics!
With a good Ear, refinement, and a degree of Performance perfection that is enviable, she sure made my time on @arisenewsofficial @arisetvafrica worth every second!
Now, everyone look at ME!
I’m adding WEIGHT and it’s so beautiful to see!
For the past 4 Decades, I’ve been Skinny and sometimes labeled Anorexic, Malnourished, and even HIV Positive!
Yes, you read the last part well.
One famous DJ’s wife (at the time) told my favorite Designer not to style me in any outfits anymore or even allow me to touch her kids as it was evident I had HIV;
“Can’t you see how Skinny he is? He looks so Diseased”, the jobless wife spluttered in a voice note.
I listened and smiled.
So here’s to adding WEIGHT in all the right places; My 27-inch waist is now 30!
Who knew this day would ever come?
Gotta do something about my neck though…
E don full!
P.S:
Come May 2024, I shalt be marking 30 Years in the Showbiz Industry.
3 UNFUCKWITABLE DECADES!
I DON TEYYYYYYYY OOOOOOO!
I’m truly a Story waiting to be told!
Started in 1993 but professionally got my major break in 1994!
This time, I’m going HARD on Celebrating myself!
Prepare to be sick of ME!
And to all the youngsters outchea seeking direction, now is the time;
DENRELE has something in store for everyone!
Special thanks to @latashalagos for dragging me outta my Dental Appointment for this interview.
Who could tell I was in severe pain whilst doing this chit-chat?
NADA!
Cos Denrele Culturally Appropri-ATE!”.
A day back, Denrele had recounted his early struggles and rise to fame, revealing that he was once a cage dancer. According to him, he danced for the African Shrine and did everything to hustle, while still being in the University.
Reflecting on his struggles, he stated that May 21 would be his 3rd decade in the Entertainment Industry as he noted how he started his career professionally in 1994.
Last month, while celebrating Mother’s Day, Denrele recounted his mother’s sacrifices for him and his siblings, revealing that his mother worked several jobs in Lagos to make life worth living for them.
He recounted how in 1989/1990, she had to sell her Indian Saris and gold ornaments to raise money for his Common Entrance, which left her distraught. He further disclosed that moving to their family house was hell on earth for them as he recalled the bitter experiences he faced.
