CurrentReport Blog In a candid interview , seasoned Nollywood actor Stephen Alajemba, fondly known as Uwaezuoke, bravely shared his journey through overcoming rejection and societal standards of beauty.
Alajemba revealed poignant childhood memories where he experienced rejection based on his physical appearance, recounting how even as a baby, he faced reluctance from people to hold him due to his perceived lack of attractiveness. He expressed how these early experiences of rejection shaped his self-perception and resilience.
Recalling his mother’s candid remarks about his lack of “earning anything good” for her as a child, Alajemba shared how her words became a driving force for him to strive for success and make her proud.
Despite facing challenges in his romantic life, with women often shying away upon seeing his face, Alajemba remained determined to find love. He candidly admitted that he struggled to attract a partner until the age of 20, eventually finding solace in marrying his first love at the age of 23.
