‘She loves being alone; it isn’t pride’ — Lola Idije speaks up for Sotayo Gaga

Veteran actress Toyin Afolayan, popularly known as Lola Idije, has defended her junior colleague, Sotayo Gaga, against claims that she is proud and wicked, describing her as a good person who simply prefers her own company.

Speaking in an interview with African A-List, Lola Idije said people often misunderstand Sotayo’s quiet nature because she keeps to herself and does not always mingle with others.

She described the actress as a “good child” and a “blessed child”, insisting that her preference for solitude should not be mistaken for pride or arrogance.

“Sotayo is a good child, a blessed child. If people don’t go close to her, they will say she is strict. Sotayo loves being alone; it isn’t pride, just like me,” she said.

The veteran actress added that she shares a similar personality, explaining that she is only playful when she is acting.

“Like me, I only joke when I am acting; I don’t know how to do it otherwise,” she added.