The boundaries between Nollywood, music and social media have blurred in recent years, with TikTok emerging as a major launchpad for young performers. Among those navigating this evolving landscape is actor-turned-creator 2 Milly Star.
Born Ogagbe Oghenechovwe Blessing, he first entered the Nigerian film industry as a child, debuting in October 1 in 2014. After several early appearances, he stepped back from the screen to concentrate on school, a pause he has since described in interviews as necessary to avoid burning out at a young age.
His return came through supporting roles in productions such as The Herbert Macaulay Affair and Three Thieves, followed by parts in The Wait and Strangers. These projects, spread across half a decade, positioned him as a working actor rather than an overnight breakout star.
What changed the trajectory of his public visibility was social media.
During the COVID-19 era, TikTok’s explosive growth in Nigeria created opportunities for performers who might otherwise have remained niche. Blessing’s comedic and lifestyle videos attracted thousands of followers, helping him reach audiences beyond cinema-goers.
That digital popularity eventually led him toward music. In 2025 he unveiled JOY, his first EP, framing the project in interviews as an experiment rather than a definitive shift away from acting.
Entertainment analysts say his path reflects a broader industry pattern: young actors diversifying their portfolios in response to unpredictable box-office returns and the power of algorithm-driven fame.
While it remains too early to measure the lasting impact of his musical output, his transition from child actor to online creator and recording artist highlights how Nigerian entertainers are adapting to a fragmented, fast-moving media environment.
