Shaffy Bello says she does not feel pressured to become a movie producer because acting is the path God called her to follow.
Speaking on the Morayo Brown show, the actress explained that acting was the platform God used to make her a household name, adding that she considers it a gift that must be honoured.
The 55-year-old actress said if she ever ventures into film production, it would not be driven by money. She recalled praying to become widely known and later feeling challenged by God to use the platform meaningfully.
“I am an actor. Every actor does not have to be a producer. I face my lane. I do what God asks me to do. And he asked me to have an impact,” she said.
“He gave me a platform and after I got that platform, it became so stressful. That once in a while I would remember the days I was on my knees asking to be a household name. Now I am.
“He then came back and said I have given you a platform, what are you going to do with it.”
Shaffy said film production is not what God is directing her toward at the moment, although she is not ruling it out completely in the future.
“If God gave you the grace to be a producer, run with it. For right now, I will not say never, I am saying that is not what he is calling me to do,” she said.
“I tell you one thing today that when you guys hear Shaffy Bello, you will never forget how you felt in this room. That is the gift he gave me.
“Some people can produce film for 20 years and if they sat on this chair, they will not have the same effect. Because it is not their gift.
“Know what He has given you. Recognise it and use it and run with it.”
The actress also stated that she hopes to serve as a role model for younger actresses regarding decency and self-respect.
According to her, while some women may expose themselves because of financial struggles, she believes it is possible to appear attractive without revealing too much.
“There are many people out there that needs my voice that you do not have to show your boobs to look sexy. If you are going to do ashawo do it well. But do not stay there. Some do it to feed their family,” she said.
“If I sit and go do films (it is not about money).”