How to Rebrand Your Life, Building Confidence, and the Cost of Success

On this episode of @Afropolitan Podcast, media personality and filmmaker Bolanle Olukanni opens up like never before. She talks about how to rebrand your life You know her from Moments with Mo, red carpets, and some of Nigeria’s most beloved media projects, but this time, Bolanle gets deeply personal. She shares how she turned down her first acting gig (Before 30), why the Nigerian film industry is in survival mode, and what it truly means to carve out space as a woman in media, film, and advocacy. We discuss: • The emotional cost of public visibility • How Nollywood’s cinema culture is broken behind the scenes • Why she chose to pivot into documentary filmmaking and rebuild her life • The tension between influence and purpose • What most people don’t understand about reinvention This is a conversation about courage, timing, and choosing alignment over applause. Watch now and discover the side of Bolanle you’ve never seen. Chapters 00:00 The Challenges of Protecting Art in Nigeria 01:08 Exploring Legacy and Intention 02:54 Cultural Influences and Personal Growth 07:10 Transitioning from Hosting to Acting 12:30 Misconceptions About Nollywood 20:13 Representation of Women in Nollywood 24:04 Balancing Content Creation and Social Causes 27:07 The Impact of Social Media on Perception 29:42 The Reality of Social Media Work 36:01 Navigating Identity and Perception 42:15 The Journey of Self-Discovery 49:06 Changing the Narrative for African Influencers