Folake Olowofoyeku Extended Interview | ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’

Folake Olowofoyeku talks about moving to America and trying out for her college basketball team. The “Bob Hearts Abishola” star talks about why she refuses to wear uncomfortable shoes because of her “full-figured feet” and brings JHud a traditional Nigerian dish.
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[@obehiokojie4066]

Any show that has a Nigerian guest, be sure to see the comment section flooded with comments by Nigerians. We always show up for a fellow Nigerian. So proud of you, Folake. Keep the light glowing!

[@sienna8234]

This isnt Lagos oh, our Naija brethren. Dont overpopulate the comment section. Support in moderation

[@lexaneli]

We noticed 😊. But I am always happy to see my black women winning regardless to where they're from 😊

[@ladytgaopex]

Yes!

[@eloquentsisiteni9637]

❤️❤️😘

[@ruthlucas6155]

Before nko😂😂😂😂...we just creep out 100%

[@fineboy-xw7qc]

Aunty Jennifer murdered that name🤣🤣🥲

[@bukolapopoola5574]

I know😂

[@amydk274]

She tried though. 😊

[@iamladyblack1188]

🤣🤣🤣

[@latifaa.s2215]

Olo whoo fo yee coup is quite an uncommon Nigerian surname!! 😄😄

[@upniyi]

​@@latifaa.s2215 It is from Ijesha dialect. "A rich man won't lack honor".

[@samtislorh8529]

Folaké is another embodiment of what the Naija spirit is all about. A Nigerian from the Caribbean here. 🇯🇲🇺🇲🇳🇬🇺🇲🇯🇲🇳🇬🇯🇲

[@thelearningclinic6999]

Welcome sister. Love you too from a Caribbean Nigerian sister.

[@iheanyiakwuiwu6970]

Marvel needs to get this woman to play Storm ⚡ her height , her presence, her smile. She would make an iconic Ororo!

[@dugebuwembo]

This 👆🏿

[@oketokidavid5874]

Agreed

[@ruckes13]

I agree

[@JJ-zr3qx]

Agree

[@thezu9250]

Storm is supposed to be part East African and African-American. This actress is from West Africa.

[@YnOt-4]

Folake is actually a vibe when not playing Abishola... I see her play a role in next Wakanda sequel or any other major African -Nollywood movie

[@kellykinde8642]

Oh my goodness, I went to boarding school with Folake. So proud of her, I also recall having to pronounce her surname a couple times before I got it right, it's only 6 syllables cmon but it has a great meaning. Well done Folake very encouraged by your success.

[@gideonadeyemi9602]

Go on girl. Keep changing narratives and making Nigerians proud all over the world.

[@ndo533]

She is just lovely. Her height, her skin, her hair, and that smile! Wonderfully beautiful lady

[@tg7112]

Did we finally find the Folake that all Nigerian celebrities sing about?😊

[@XiiXiByNikki]

Right Lol

[@oma7698]

Now, we need to find Bolanle, and find out why she ‘peppers dem!’ 😂

[@JesusIsKing2677]

😅😅😅

[@tg7112]

@@oma7698 hahahahaha spot on!

[@fti1228]

😂😂😂😂

[@ImeUdo-ObongMesoEx]

Folake is VERY VERY confident and audacious on this interview. She took control of this interview. Truly the excellent Nigerian spirit which is the best part of being Nigerian born and excelling in your chosen career overseas...thanks Jennifer Hudson for inviting her to your show..

[@munibayahaya4510]

As confident as a true Nigerian

[@hattibailey7479]

Viola Davis and,Folake Olowofoye need to Play in a Movie together that Would be Grate!!!!!!!!!!😀😀😀😀😆😆😆😆❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@seighapeters4251]

Most definitely 💯 I agree

[@kesybaby5382]

FACTS....!!!

[@loladee3998]

Right? They give the same energy!

[@ruckes13]

YES!!

[@fti1228]

With Lupita. The trifecta of melanin glory

[@zoesmall8574]

Love the show. Been married to my Nigerian husband for 1 year on January 21. Still waiting for his paperwork to process so we can live together in the US. The show keeps my spirit up while waiting. 💖

[@David_hertz_keyz]

I am half Nigerian 🇳🇬 and Half Sierra Leonean 🇸🇱 and I loved when that lady said Sierra Leone has the best 😊 even though I might not be like that but I appreciate her standing for her country

[@teach2305]

Proudly 🇳🇬 proudly 🇸🇱 ✌️♥️

[@ohzealous125]

Proudly Nigerian too. Loving Folake's show. Loving Jennifer's show. You go ladies!!!

[@gbemiakitoye8513]

Talking drums are literally what they're called. In Yoruba culture, they're used to pass messages, to tell stories.... they are an integral part of our culture.

[@sienna8234]

Talking drums are in all West African cultures. The drum is central to communication, dance and expression

[@singwithmdnasa4609]

Proudly Nigerian.

[@kingofme8863]

🖤

[@NellieKAdaba]

I'm not Nigerian, but I love Jelloff rice.

[@muferihatabduljelil3518]

East African here but super proud of the many Nigerians putting highlighting the country AND the continent!❤️

[@uchechiuwanaka]

🇳🇬 🇳🇬🇳🇬👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@hephzibahblessed]

So proud of you Folake for being real and maintaining your Nigerian accent. Luv you! Love you Jennifer Hudson!

[@Igbobabexoxo]

That’s the first question everyone asks “what age did you move here?” 😂😂 classic 🇳🇬

[@o.t9358]

Wondered if she intentionally avoided answering the question directly or she just forgot to give a answer 😂

[@paula.cokoye1691]

@@o.t9358 I assure you, she avoided the question

[@mayowaedgar]

Shout out to Folake Olowofoyeku all the way from Nasarawa State, Nigeria. I loved her Character in the Show.

[@yemiadams613]

Jennifer just proved that when you get a plate of Nigerian Jollof rice, you won't set the plate down till it's empty. 😂

[@oedivci]

Nigerian Love!!! This Igbo loves the Yoruba!!!

[@Obalufon]

We don't need ur tribal BS here. Just say Nigerian. Period!

[@interestingthingstoknow8975]

This Yoruba loves the Igbo.... and Nigerian...

[@Obalufon]

@@interestingthingstoknow8975 Another dummy!

[@okeydokey9693]

@@Obalufon Whats wrong with that..

[@amehka5416]

@@Obalufon ,😂😂

[@pamelamojekwu5640]

Yes, we Nigerians CELEBRATE each other.

[@Justnik05]

I'm African American, but I fell in love with this show when i found it on KZbin 2 weeks ago. Hilarious!

[@winniejohnson5559]

What part of Africa are you from ??

[@ugoboss6898]

She speaks very well. As a fellow Nigerian, I need to work on my oral fluency and linguistic gymnastics more! 😊

[@Bantuqueen01]

But why do y’all want to lose your native language and take on the European language? How sad..

[@Gray_Studytube]

⁠@@Bantuqueen01she said fluency - Foluke doesn’t sound American, when you hear her you would know she’s definitely Nigerian. Accent is different from being articulate and fluent. But I assume you’re American so we would give you a pass. Knowledge and the quest to be better isn’t “y’all’s” strong suite

[@tolayimika3000]

​@@Gray_StudytubeComrade calm down 😅😅😅

[@AdaobiOrji]

You're simply amazing Jennifer,shout out to Folake my Nigerian Sister

[@siviwekulu6996]

Folake is like Easter of the Bible. When she got to the palace she remembered her people 😊❤ Much love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@ribaker822]

Okay, I'm going to shamelessly say it, Folake sat right behind me in primary school, so I'm particularly proud of how far she has come. Massive congratulations to her! The only question I have for her is "what happened to your gorgeous long hair from childhood?". This girl had that Rapunzel kind of hair as a child. Wishing you greater strides.

[@kuzonsembewe4654]

No shame!I would say it too😅

[@Dhammilicious]

I love her accent!❤

[@nursingwithaby7025]

Couldn't be more proud about a beautiful and confident Nigerian lady putting Nigeria on the global scene. Naija no dey carry last. 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@johnikeson3114]

Well done, to move to America in 2001 and to achieve what you have achieved is phenomenal. Very inspirational.

[@4-real950]

Very Phenomenal. You can say that again and again!

[@davidolujinmi1919]

Folake Olowofoyeku!!!!! Keep repping the culture mama!

[@uchechiuwanaka]

Love my Nigerian 🇳🇬 sister! Love the show!!!

[@angelb1120]

Five seasons already WOW. I remember a couple of years ago she was on The Real and said she is the youngest of 20. That clip is on youtube also.

[@rreer]

So confident lady, glad to see African diaspora doing great

[@AmaraAyozie]

She's stunning. Naija pride

[@DOCTORCHANDUS]

We love you Folake!

[@xtremeakim]

She sooo cute, confident, most beautiful smile I've seen... and gosh, she speaks sooo well. She should totally have her own show!

[@Bantuqueen01]

Speaks well because she doesn’t have her native accent? But the European language ? Y’all are so so lost till it’s sad…

[@azpersonal]

@@Bantuqueen01do not be a hater, she sounds exactly how she should sound, and what's wrong with having an accent if you have lived in a country for a long time?

[@azpersonal]

Yes she is!

[@crissoa]

@@Bantuqueen01you’re reading too much into the comment. That someone is well spoken has nothing to do with having an accent. There are Americans with an American accent who don’t speak well. It’s a gift that some people just have.

[@makreviews2146]

I love Bob hearts Abishola! It’s such a funny show. And she’s beautiful!

[@joluwade]

Proudly Nigerian🇳🇬❤.One love

[@lichi1244eva]

She is STUNNING!! Her hair is perfection and I'm about to take that to my stylist 😍

[@silverlamb5768]

She murdered the name😂😂😂😂, but we love her dearly. And thank you Folake, you are making us proud. Please can yiu teach your tv mom how to correctly say ' ekale' she sounds like Bob when she says it!!

[@moji234]

I'm proud of you Folake. God bless you for being a patriotic and promoting your country Nigeria so much in spite of the negativities. ❤️❤️❤️

[@NdiNaija]

Naija 4 Life!!!! Her and I wear the same shoe size. I'm glad she said who makes hers.

[@daviesadeyemi6324]

I love the fact that she is true to her Nigerian identity. Love loads.❤

[@tosinoladokun6852]

Proudly Nigerian 🇳🇬 ... Proudly Yoruba

[@eshycmwangi]

You Go JHUD for hosting and giving an African lady your Platform 👏🏾👏🏾

[@christopherreed3019]

She is so articulate...proudly Nigerian!

[@IamAlexPearlie]

This was an amazing watch… I am Nigerian and I love the show BOB ❤️ ABISOLA… and having her sit and talk with Jenifer is pleasant sight for my eyes 😍😍😍😍😍

[@defo-codeakata]

This is why I like KZbin's algorithm.

[@pheyeekeiz]

So proud of you Folake....keep the Naija flag flying ❤.

[@Jazz46203]

So she doesn’t have a Nigerian accent, wow, but she managed to do it on the show, impressive!

[@evelynkyeremateng3244]

We love this Video. Go Nigeria!

[@goldheart2036]

🎉🎉🎉

[@okolieego5997]

I love to see my fellow Nigerian making waves ❤️

[@g2r260]

Notice how different she looks in person in comparison to her character? Now thats acting, an acting actor wow🎉

[@LifestyleofMasina]

Folake is so audacious and confident . Love that about her

[@tosinojo9669]

The best episode ever ! Thank you Jennifer for inviting Folake ...beautiful interview, Folake is very articulate and lovely personality.

[@tomakconcept5007]

Hey Jenny I have been watching your videos but never subscribed to your channel. But today because i see you promoting a Nigerian and our culture. I am subscribing write away and also bringing in more followers. You dont underestimate a Nigerian power. Hope you enjoyed our jollof rice?

[@interestingthingstoknow8975]

Nigerian here too...subscribing.... Naija force...

[@yonathanyonathan253]

YAAASSSSSSSSSSSSS. United we STAND foreverahh whether home or abroad ❤❤❤

[@tessyulumefoh7219]

Proudly Nigeria! We represent everywhere! Naija 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 to the! 🌎

[@zacknajad1194]

From Jamaica. I love J Hudson , I would sit for hours and watch ur show, I just love ur golden voice of urs. Oh, u can sing, girl.

[@TheGrowthman]

Yuh know!

[@agunbiadeadeniyi1929]

Proud to see one of our own on this show…. Yoruba to the world

[@ibksports1727]

Folake is so real and I just love her🥰

[@inezsua2254]

I love this actress Abishola, she's smart beautiful and a very good actress

[@angelkuye]

I love the shout out to Chef Eros! He is fantastic and picks the BEST fresh ingredients. Congrats to him too!

[@emmanueliwuji9368]

Really

[@cey_rah]

Yea ooo I had to famz too❤❤❤❤ met him, love him

[@sbusisiweshaba1715]

She's beautiful, I love her vibe.

[@cherylrobinson2341]

Jennifer didn't get to ask Folake about her love of the saxaphone. I love to hear her play. It could have been a treat

[@chinaomi4792]

The advert for that new restaurant opening was epic on the show ❤.

[@bunmiakintola3825]

Who wouldn't LOVE Abishola. Because I'm in North America and I have the accent. My clients call me ABISHOLA. You are Loved go girl and do your thing

[@evelynkyeremateng3244]

This is what other Africans in the Diaspora should be doing. Sell and showcase Africa in a positive light at any given opportunity. Thank you Jennifer and also our Nigerian sister though I'm Ghanaian

[@damselola7719]

Yessss to the Naijas. We love you sister Fola❤❤❤❤

[@commy741]

Welldone Jennifer Hudson, Folake keep representing Naija out there, we are proud of you.

[@folaremisokan9553]

Proudly Nigerian ❤❤❤

[@iamladyblack1188]

She’s flippin GORGEOUS!!!💕💕💕. And I’m a proud alum of CCNY!!! And yes, that hill!!!

[@bobby12348]

Ok 😂

[@jennifermbatah7702]

Well done Folake, super proud of you 😁

[@adebisikasim3803]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 enjoyed this.. Nigeria to the world...

[@adazzsthoughts]

Lovely interview! First time seeing or hearing about Folake....she's gorgeous, articulate and comfortable in her own skin!

[@francaegundebi6718]

Well done Folake! Thank you Jhud. Proudly Naija!!!!

[@naomiie_x]

She has a lovely smile

[@benleung6331]

I wish Jennifer Hudson could explore more about Folake's Nigeria heritage in this interview, which she obviously doesn't know much about (like what jollof rice is). It is fine to be clueless about another part of the world, I am also. But she should take advantage of her platform to educate us about another culture.

[@Athenaforever2308]

She is STUNNING and Inspiring! Thank you for a great interview!

[@ayikerry8120]

proudly Nigerian❤

[@j.brown70]

I came late to Bob ❤ Abishola and started binging last year and am enjoying S5 on Paramount+. I ❤ the show! I was already a fan of Gina Yashere’s comedy and while I remember seeing billboards about the show, it didn’t really convey the wonderful original comedy that it is (which is hard to do so I acknowledge that 😊). So I wanted to find some interviews with Folake to get to “know” her and she’s just great!

[@vivoverah6067]

Loving the food part...well done on promoting Nigerian culture on all fronts

[@m.w.njoroge7438]

Daaaaamn! When did J-Hud turn 41? And still looks 28?😐😮😍🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@nhlanhlannkosi]

Her voice is fabulous!

[@baevan-ni3fw]

I love the show I can't believe it's getting canceled when I'm just starting to watch It's been on for 5 years and I've been seeing it on KZbin😢

[@victoriatemitopeadeniyi]

We are here for you sis, shine on🙏❤️

[@nekeshajoseph8794]

She looks like a Wakanda Forever star for sure. Africans are so mesmerizing.

[@Xxx_OO907]

Watching this show while eating jollof rice💅💅

[@abimbolasaka6173]

Go girl, am proud of my Nija people. The jollof rice must be good sha.

[@limitlesskayfash]

You go girl 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ushbabennaji4985]

Aunty Jhud I love everything about you your song I mean everything And today I found out she's funny too. She murdered the name 😂😂

[@morenikeamosu]

Great energy. Right vibes. Intentional lovely showcase. 🙌. Who else immediately wanted an invite to the sweat mansion 💃💃💃💃

[@jMoknows101]

Folake!!! That's my girl! So happy to see her doing well! Get it, Sis!

[@AmberMarrrie]

She’s so stunning

[@taraburks5935]

Omg, I just love her she is so down to earth. I would love to be her friend. I wouldn’t do the fan thing either. I act civilized.

[@oyinade84]

I adore her . She is so incredibly talented 🥰❤️

[@peaceyusuf]

I love you folake from Kaduna, Nigeria. ❤

[@christinewomack8999]

This is a BEAUTIFUL woman💖

[@seighapeters4251]

Absolute lovely and I love the interaction between you both ❤❤