Popular Nigerian actress, Shaffy Bello has shared her go-to response to some audacious members of the younger generation who address her by her first name. She shared this in a Podcast episode with co-host, Stephanie Coker. Stephanie had expressed her distaste for younger ones addressing her by just her name, claiming it reeks of disrespect and makes her uncomfortable. She asked Shaffy Bello if she felt the same since she was considerably older than her. Popular Nigerian actress, Shaffy Bello. Shaffy Bello replied in the affirmative, adding that whenever younger ones do that, she is always quick to correct them. She admitted that sometimes it might be due to upbringing or even tribe differences but she always makes sure to correct them in love. In her words; “Usually my response is very simple and I say it with love.
I call them and pull them closer and say, you haven’t earned the right to call me by name.
I have a child as old as you are and even if I don’t have children, you haven’t earned the right and you will never earn that right at your age to call me by name” The actress also added that asides younger people addressing her by her first name, she can’t stand them waving at her in form of greeting. Watch video here Shaffy Bello on how she feels when younger people call her by her first name pic.twitter.com/FhyHDmzGjC — YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) November 30, 2023
Shaffy Bello addresses ‘what do you bring to the table’ controversy
Famous Nigerian actress and singer, Shaffy Bello weighs in on the controversies trailing the topic of what a partner brings to the table. On a recent episode of ‘Me, Her and Everything Else’ podcast, the veteran thespian argued that men have a valid reason to ask a woman what she brings to the table.
Veteran actress, Shaffy Bello While putting herself in the shoes of a man, Shaffy Bello affirmatively stated that she does not see herself marrying a woman who is a liability. She further added that being a responsible and hardworking woman is in fact an attractive quality other than being constantly needy and entitled. “I would tell the ladies, never tell a man, ‘Why are you asking me what do I bring to the table?’ I’m sorry, I’m not one of those; I think we both should ask ourselves, ‘What are we bringing to the table.’ If he’s bringing something to the table, you should bring something to the table. I don’t want to marry a liability if I was a man. As a matter of fact, you look more attractive that way. You can’t just be needy, that’s not attractive,” she added. Watch the video below… Shaffy Bello spittin 🔥❤️ pic.twitter.com/U0Yj0ckkTZ — Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) November 23, 2023
Shaffy Bello bemoans single status
Talented Nollywood actress, Shaffy Bello has expressed discontent over her single status as she reveals her desire to be with someone.
The 59-year-old thespian said this when she appeared in an episode of the cooking show Mercy’s Menu. The show host enquired of Shaffy Bello if she’d like to settle down again or get back on the dating market. Shaffy said that the thought of being in her 50s and alone is not appealing to her; she wouldn’t like to hang out with friends and return back home to an empty house. According to her, she’d like to be with someone, return home to someone and the relationship doesn’t necessarily have to be marriage. Watch her speak below:
Shaffy Bello talks on her journey from music to acting
Famous Nollywood actress, Shaffy Bello has shared her journey from music to the acting space adding that she had to work hard to prove herself.
In the most recent episode of Mercy’s Menu Season 3, the popular kitchen talk show, Mercy Johnson Okojie is joined by the beautiful singer and thespian Shaffy Bello. The excited screen divas laughed, danced, and shared interesting conversations as they jointly prepared a delicacy, Asun Dodo. Ever bubbly, Shaffy Bello talked about the positive aura, her experiences and journey from singing to acting, fashion, children, divorce, relationships, online trolls, and many more. Watch the video below: