Shaffy Bello’s Debut Masterclass ‘What I Know’ Garners Acclaim

Iyke Bede

Renowned Nigerian actress Shaffy Bello recently shared the blueprint of her success in her debut masterclass titled ‘What I Know.’ The masterclass which was held at Ecobank Pan African Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, attracted dozens of young aspiring individuals seeking to draw influence from Bello’s journey.

Hinged on five principles — Gratitude, Intention, Discipline, Humility, and Kindness — the charismatic speaker held participants spellbound with her life’s story. She shared various facets, from her early life growing under the guidance of her older siblings to excelling at new challenges, transitioning from studying as a certified nursing assistant to assuming various job roles in the fashion industry, culminating in her noteworthy position at MAC Cosmetics.

Her foray into singing in the choir also provided a platform for her to showcase her unusual talent, transforming her into a well-sought-after singer representing her community church in Europe and other parts of the US.

In a candid exploration of her career, she delved into the pivotal elements that shaped her remarkable journey to stardom in Nollywood following her return from the US trying out various ventures that were fairly successful at the time. To a large extent, she credited the growth spurts in her career to consistency in applying shared foundational principles.

“After my 50th birthday, God dropped it in my heart to do this, and I had been nurturing it because I was scared — scared of coming out and doing it. At a point, I started doing it for free, but then everyone around me noted that value costs something.” 

She added, “I just wanted to impact people and ignite something within them. I have been acting for so long that it is time to do something else. This is my purpose.”

 Bello disclosed that she plans on taking the masterclasses on a national tour, visiting different states with hopes to “spark fulfilment and hunger to do something different.”

The ‘What I Know’ masterclass boasted notable attendance, featuring prominent figures like actresses Kate Henshaw and Bimbo Ademoye, along with online content creator Adeoluwa Enioluwa.