Arnold Olatunde talks about failed love search, pandemic and career growth [Pulse Interview]

Nollywood actor, Arnold Olatunde takes us down memory lane on his journey during and after his participation in Nigeria's first love reality TV show 'Ultimate Love.'

Arnold Olatunde was already a fast-rising Nollywood movie star before he showed on the doorsteps of Nigeria's first love reality TV show, Ultimate Love.

For many, it was a surprise to see an already known actor in a reality TV show in search of love. Well, we sat down to chat with the movie star on the reasons behind his decision to take part in the reality show and the journey after.

We kicked off our chat with the dreaded topic that has been on the lips of virtually everyone around the world, coronavirus, and how no one expected a pandemic at this time.

Arnold Olatunde is famous for starring in a number of series in the country [EZE]

"Not at all, 2020 came as a shocker, and as a matter of fact this is the first we of this generation is experiencing. It was really scary for me" he said.

One actor who can be described as good looking or charming is Olatunde. Now the question was how come he had to go pariticipate in a reality TV show to find love despite his looks and career which gives him access to a lot of beautiful women.

"It is very easy to fall in love these days but to stay in love that is another topic. Like I said I love adventures and going for such show I thought to myself, this is a one time experience," he said.

For many, it was a surprise to see an already known actor in a reality TV show in search of love [EZE]

"When I got the memo I was like men I could just end up with a forever bestie on a reality show platform and when we both grow old our kids would see the process we went through finding each other."

Every reality TV show comes with its own dynamics. The platform gives anyone the opportunity to make long lasting relationships and friendships. For Olatunde, Ultimate Love blessed him with some amazing friends even though the eye was on the prize.

Henry Arnold Olatunde [EZE]

"It's a Reality show and a competition with a prize. So everyone was everywhere trying to outsmart and outdo. But for real I also met some wonderful people in there who regardless the competition believed in friendship and respect the bond-like Chris, Obi, Jenny Koko, Kachi, David and Iyke," he said.

For those who watched the first season of the reality TV show, Olatunde had a very interesting relationship with his paired partner, Bolanle Babalola. I simply wanted to know how that ship sailed.

"It was a struggle all through. And each time I try I got every reason to still stay back and take things slow," he said.

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"I never knew a partner would want to be in competition with the other. I discovered that attitude when anytime we are asked to nominate a housemate, she always exonerates herself from the decision."

"I will go ahead and make the nominations alone and she secretly goes to the Housemates and apologises. Thereby making me the victim."

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Still, on his relationship with Babalola, there were reports of clashes between them after leaving the 'Love Pad,' especially about the rent issues. Olatunde chipped in to clarify what really happened.

''Not a fight I bet it was an issue of opinion," he said. I asked if they are still together and he dropped the bombshell; "NOT AT ALL ."

Even though the brands the actor would have loved to work with aren't forthcoming because of the pandemic, he isn't giving up. According to him, there are works in the pipeline to collaborate with some filmmakers.

Olatunde says he is working on an EP 'THE BOOED AND THE BOOLESS' [EZE]

"Been trying to partner with some filmmakers on a personal project which I started last year and also been in the studio recording my EP "THE BOOED AND THE BOOLESS" a lot of people have been chastised and disapproved wrongly, it's just a collection of my sounds and lyrics," he concluded.