Annie Idibia, a popular Nigerian actress, has said that she has been through hell since she was a child. The actress recounted some of her childhood memories, claiming that she had a tough childhood.
While releasing a video collage of her childhood photos on her verified Instagram profile, the famed screen diva and wife of Nigeria’s legendary musician, 2baba, took to the caption area to disclose some of the hardships she suffered growing up in their “Boys Quarters house in Mobil, VI.”
She said, “Looking at the beautiful young Annie in these pictures is lovely. I am so proud of you. I want to give you a big warm hug. You have been through all sorts of hell from a very young age, with so many responsibilities from so young. That girl never gave up (never will still).”
She also disclosed that, since she started SS1 in secondary school, she has never been able to enjoy break time like other students since she has had to sneak out of school to help her mum with her side business.
“From SS 1, she never knew what it felt like to go on ‘break time’ like other kids in school because that was when she sneaks out of school to rush to the market (the very old gateman, he was definitely in his 50s, became her friend), to buy her mother’s pepper soup ingredients that she would have to cook after school and sell in front of their Boys Quarters in Mobil, VI,” she said.
“She will wait till her single mother gets off work by 7 pm to take over from her (mom was a cook) those hours before 7 pm were the longest ever because she would have only a few hours left to study and do her homework before bedtime.”
Despite everything she was going through at the time, the movie director said she always had a smile on her face. She also boasted about her scholastic achievements, claiming to be an outstanding student in mathematics and physics.
“Yet she always had a bright smile while serving their customers. She was so good at mathematics and physics. If you had ever met her. She always had a big bright smile to give with dreams way bigger than her (so I thought). The universe always had a way of constantly blessing her. She had so much love inside, so much love to give. Love so deep and unconditional.”
Idibia took use of the moment to congratulate herself for never giving up, adding, “I want to thank myself for never giving up on me.” I did not let the NOs discourage me or cause me to lose focus. I’d like to express my gratitude for being so determined in pursuing my goals and objectives. I’d like to express my gratitude. I’d like to hug you, Annie.
“You’ve come a long way, girl. and you’ve done an excellent job (aspiring to do better and wiser). Adulthood is still the most difficult stage. The adage “whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” applies perfectly to this girl’s life; she is now a powerful woman! I haven’t even begun; I’m simply scratching the surface right now.”
