In an interview with Pot-Pourri, the respected actress addressed a recurring complaint among movie lovers—why the same faces keep appearing in Nigerian films. But Lawal didn’t mince words in defending her turf:
“May I ask those critics; would they be happy if they got sacked from their job because some people just graduated from the university?”
She stressed that experience should not be discarded for novelty, advocating for a healthy balance between veteran and upcoming actors. With an example that struck a chord, she said:
“The beauty of it is to mix generations of actors in a movie... What may be wrong is using Femi Adebayo for a university role, but I can use Gabriel Afolayan in that role because he has a small stature.”
Then came the classic clapback:
“Do they want us to start selling fish or TomTom?”
On the topic of her pristine public image, Lawal attributed her low-key lifestyle and digital discipline as key reasons. In an age of oversharing, Aishat remains firmly grounded:
“I try as much as possible to stay away from social media. I don’t live for validation. Whatever you think of me doesn’t make me better; if you think I’m poor, it’s fine.”
She further revealed that her family remains off-limits when it comes to the public eye:
“You can never see my siblings and my husband on social media. My husband does not like it. We don’t live for social media; we live for ourselves.”
In an industry often rocked by drama and controversy, Aishat Lawal’s unwavering focus and respect for privacy continue to set her apart. Her message? Stay focused, stay real, and keep the noise out.