Nigerian actress and filmmaker Fisayo Abebi has spoken about the pressure that came with growing up in front of cameras. She says early fame put her under scrutiny long before she had the tools to deal with it. In an interview with The Punch, she describes the expectations placed on a young performer by the audience and the industry. That constant watchfulness, she explains, shaped how she carried herself on set and in public. Her advice to young actors is to build a personal brand that reflects who they really are. She believes a strong and honest public image gives performers something to fall back on when the business turns tough. Abebi has moved from acting into filmmaking, taking more control of her own projects along the way. She wants the next generation to enter the profession with clearer boundaries than she had.