Actress Damilola Adegbite launches new book and charity organisation

Actress Damilola Adegbite launched a new book at an event held on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. It was hosted by compere and actress, Chigurl.

Personalities like Mai Atafo, Ayo Makun, Nancy Isime, Laura Ikeji, Sharon Ooja, Mr Macaroni, Ini Dima-Okojie, Debbie Collins were in attendance.

The book is a self-help wholeness and wellness manual for anyone who feels like they have been or are still being knocked down by life and needs motivation and guidance on getting back up or staying up.

An emotional Damilola spoke about how she always wanted to be an actress.

As a young girl, she would play dress up and re-enact several scenes from movies she saw.

She also mentioned how her father, of blessed memory, supported her dream from the onset.

Reading excerpts from the book, she highlighted how her journey started.

The new author launched her foundation called ‘With A Gentle Heart’ just after the birth of her child because of the compassion she felt for mother and child.

The goal is to help single mothers or fathers and their children; therefore, all proceeds from the book launch — either from buying a book or supporting the foundation in cash — will go to the foundation. 

Talking points in the book include her career and previous marriage experiences. She concludes by talking about settling into her new realities and rediscovering her true self.