Malvins shared the deeply personal account during a recent interview on Oyinmomo TV, detailing the sacrifices he made after leaving his father in 1991 to pursue his ambition of becoming an actor.
According to the film star, his journey began with stage performances at ceremonies and social events as part of a travelling theatre group. Despite performing regularly, he said the group often received no financial reward for their efforts.
During that period, Malvins disclosed that he lived in cramped conditions, squatting with six other apprentices in a small room. However, even that limited shelter was unreliable.
He recounted that the burial ground, located directly behind the residence of his landlord, identified as Alhaji Toriola, became his sleeping place whenever he was locked out. He explained that he kept his belongings inside the tiny room but would spread a woven cloth—taken from a movie location—on the ground outside to sleep.
Malvins said this arrangement lasted for six years, describing it as one of the most difficult phases of his life. After that period, he moved to sleeping in a passageway, though that too came with challenges. He recalled that a woman frequently warned them against using the passage and would sometimes pour urine on them when they ignored her instructions.
The turning point in his career, he revealed, came when he met Gbenga Adewusi, Chief Executive Officer of Bayowa Films. Adewusi offered him his first opportunity as a television compere on LTV 8.
Malvins said the television appearance brought him into the public spotlight and marked the beginning of his recognition as a comic actor, setting him firmly on the path to success after years of struggle.