From Sales Executive to Superstar: Timini Egbuson’s Bold Leap into Nollywood
In a revealing first episode of Martell’s Swift Diaries, Nollywood sensation Timini Egbuson opens up about his remarkable journey from corporate comfort to silver screen success. Known for his magnetic screen presence and award-winning performances, Timini’s path to stardom began far from the spotlight – in the structured world of sales and marketing.
“I was supposed to play it safe,” Timini confesses in the intimate series. Before becoming one of Nigeria’s most celebrated actors, he worked as a sales executive at an e-commerce firm while moonlighting as his famous sister Dakore’s personal assistant. But the stable corporate life wasn’t enough to satisfy his burning passion for performance.
Taking what many would consider a reckless leap, Timini abandoned his secure position to pursue acting full-time. “If you don’t take risks, you’re not living. You’re just existing. What’s the fun in that?” he reflects in the episode. This gutsy move embodies the spirit of Martell’s Swift Ones – individuals who dare to reinvent themselves despite the odds.
The path wasn’t easy. Timini faced countless rejections and struggled to emerge from his sister’s shadow, with many attributing his early opportunities to nepotism. “What people don’t see are the rejections and the nights I wondered if I’d just set myself up for failure,” he reveals. However, his breakthrough role in “Elevator Baby” silenced critics and earned him a coveted AMVCA award, establishing him as a formidable talent in his own right.
Today, Timini has expanded beyond acting into production, with successful projects like the box office hit “Reel Love” under his belt. “Nollywood isn’t done evolving, and neither am I. I’ve barely scratched the surface of the stories I have to tell,” he shares.
The Swift Diaries series, which also features other Nigerian trailblazers like Chef Eros, Young Jonn, and Tubo, can be watched on Martell Nigeria’s YouTube channel and will air on MTV Base and BET on October 23rd, 2025. It’s a testament to the power of audacious dreams and the courage to pursue them, proving that sometimes the riskiest move is playing it safe.
Viewers can join the conversation using #MartellSwiftOnes and #BeTheStandoutSwift on social media, celebrating those who dare to rewrite their stories and create lasting legacies in Nigerian entertainment and beyond.
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