Remi Oshodi, popularly known as Remi Surutu, has shared details of her decades-long journey in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, describing a career that began with modeling and evolved into acting and film production.
Speaking about her early years during a personal show, Oshodi said she started as a model before transitioning into acting, a profession she has practiced for more than 40 years.
She also described herself as Nigeria’s first video vixen, recalling appearances in classic Nigerian music videos, including “Eniyan ti mo feran ju” by Ebenezer Obey and “Fuji Garbage” by Ayinde Barrister.
Actress Remi Oshodi and her Later Daughter
Oshodi grew up among “Ajase people”, a subgroup of the Yoruba ethnic group who reside in the coastal regions of West Africa, primarily in southeastern Benin (specifically Porto-Novo and surrounding areas) and neighboring parts of Togo, in a family with mixed cultural roots. Her mother, a prophet, is from Ikale in Ondo State, while her father hails from Lagos. These influences, she said, shaped her early life and career choices.
Beyond acting, Oshodi has produced three films, contributing to the growth of Nollywood both in front of and behind the camera.
She identified a major highlight of her career as winning Best Actress at the Afro Hollywood Awards in London in 2007, a moment she described as her happiest day in the industry.
However, the conversation took an emotional turn when she was asked about the loss of her child. The question visibly affected the actress, who struggled to respond. She broke down in tears, wiping her face as she sobbed for the rest of the interview, overcome by grief.
The moment revealed a deeply personal side of the veteran actress, whose public image has long been defined by her resilience and longevity in the film industry. Her reaction underscored the lasting pain of personal loss, even for a public figure accustomed to the spotlight.
