I will retire from acting at 90 after 67 years in the industry - Veteran actress Iya Osogbo

 AdeyinkaOdutuyo –
Actress Iya Osogbo will clock the age of 90 in a few days and she has revealed her intention to retire from acting - The actress popular for her roles in Yoruba movies said she has been in the industry for a total of 67 years – Iya Osogbo also condemned the mode of dressing that is now rampant among young actresses in the movie industry.

For many who are familiar with Yoruba movies, veteran actress Grace Oyin-Adejobi aka Iya-Osogbo remains a name to remember especially because of some chilling roles she played. However, 67 years after gracing the television screens, the aged actress has now revealed her decision to officially retire from acting, Metro News reports. Iya Osogbo made the revelation during an appearance on a radio programme anchored by Olayinka Agboola, which aired on Space 90.1 FM, a radio station in Ibadan, Oyo state.
The actress married to late Yoruba actor, Oyin Adejobi who died in 2000, also disclosed that she would be clocking the age of 90 on Sunday, August, 23. According to her, contrary to what a lot of fans believe, she has already attained fame before making an appearance in popular Yoruba movie, Eran Iya Osogbo. Speaking on what is obtainable in Nollywood nowadays, Iya Osogbo condemned the mode of dressing of many young actresses in the industry.
The aged veteran urged young actresses not to be deceived by the pleasures of the world but to hold the belief that they can become successful through hard work and the grace of the almighty. IyaOsogbo also approached the topic of the lowest points in her life. According to the actress, apart from the death of her hubby, losing her fourth child was also a painful experience. She, however, explained that in 1954, she welcomed a boy and that has been one of her happiest moments. On celebrating her forthcoming birthday, the actress noted that her colleagues, friends and family have promised to postpone whatever celebration they have planned in other to keep to the prevention rules by the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) against COVID-19.