15th August, 2024
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Nollywood veteran Olori Funmilayo Adedeji has shared her thoughts on the transformation of communal life in Canada during her 34 years there.
In a recent episode on the Talk to B podcast with host Abiola Akinrinde, Adedeji reminisced about the 1990s when communal living was common.
When asked by Abiola about the differences between past and present-day Canada, Adedeji responded, “The trust has changed.”
She recounted how, in the 90s, communal living felt just like it did in Nigeria. However, she observed that the rise in immigration has led to increased distrust within communities.
“Back then, friends felt like family. Now, with the growing population, there’s a lack of trust. People often disappoint each other, and this erosion of trust is gradually dismantling communal living,” she explained.
She added that today, people are more skeptical of newcomers and the sense of community has weakened.
“Previously, people naturally helped each other out, but now everything revolves around money,” she said.
Adedeji also discussed broader societal transformations, noting that with increased migration and a changing world, there is a growing emphasis on financial concerns.
“People are becoming more money-conscious, and nothing is given away for free anymore,” she concluded.
