Despite the fact that she is now selective when comes to movie scripts, no one will claim ignorance of the sultry star actress, Genevieve Nnaji dominance in the Nigerian entertainment scene. The upper part of the proverbial ladder, which is reserved for the best, seems to have become her permanent place ever since she made her debut in the Nigerian movie industry at the age of eight. The fourth child in a family of eight children that consists of four boys and four girls, rarely grant interviews but KAZEEM POPOOLA cornered her recently and the sexy star actress opened up on herself and trivial issues. Here are the excerpts.
Despite the fact that you rarely feature in most movies, you still hold forth. What is the secret?
I don’t know! I feel I am doing just the kind of movies I wanted to do and it is going to be hard for me to answer if I am still holding forth. I am sorry i don’t know, I think it is just God’s doing.
Most of your colleagues have delved into movie production, when are you joining the league of movie producers?
(Pause), not anytime soon, my hunger for performing is still there. I am not ready to go behind the scene yet to produce but I do not mind directing anyway
How did you get the role in IJE?
The producer approached me to do it.
How did you feel been on set with Omotola after speculation that you were in good terms with each other?
I think I have actually done more movies with Omotola than any other actress to be honest. That is weird; we have been sisters in many movies. It is funny because we were supposed not to be friends and we are still working together but I want people to take it with a pinch of salt because there is nothing to it.
What do you think ignited such speculation?
Everybody needs some kind of controversies to move on but to be candid I have no idea.
Comparing your levels now to when you first started, what is your take home pay?
(Laughs), obviously, everything changes, there is progress you always pray for and that is inclusive in our pay.
What would be your favourite movie if to pick one?
Crash.
What is your favourite food?
Rice.
Favourite perfume?
Coco Channel
What about your favourite fashion item?
That would be my handbag
Your favourite quote?
Do unto others what you want them do to you.
Your favourite local designer?
They are too many and not to offend anybody, I would say, St. Genevieve.
How did you feel as the winner of Most Elegant Woman in her 30s ?
It is amazing. I feel honoured and flattered. It has been a long time I won an award like this. I really appreciate it a lot.
What is the definition of style to you?
I think style is a reflection of one’s personality. It is like internalizing fashion and bringing it out your own way. It is just like your side of a story, which is, trying to turn fashion in your own way thereby making it your own.
Your beauty routine?
I am not flattering when it comes to beauty. I just do regular treatment. I make sure I wash off my make up before going to bed. I also tone and moisturize.
When are you getting married?
I look for the reason to get married. More so, I am looking for the right person and if I see him, I will get married. The fact remains that I am not looking for men; I admits that they do admire my work; it’s not all about men which you always emphasize on. Women also admire me. I do not look for men and I do not think men are looking for me either.
Don’t you think that absence of a man in your life can send a wrong message that probably you are a lesbian?
Are you saying that because I don’t have any man in my life then I must have women as my lovers? (Laughs) Na today they begin talk am? I am not a lesbian, besides; I have not said that I have a relationship with any woman, not in my life.
What are the qualities you expect of your dream man?
When I see the man, I will know.
What about the news making the rounds that you are dating D’banj ?
That is my personal life. I don’t talk about my personal life no matter if it’s true or not. It is my personal life. I keep it to myself.
Can you date him?
I can date any man that loves me.
So, what did you like most about D’Banj?
Why do you assume I like him?
What happened to your music career?
I did not really have a music career. My music was a one off thing and it was a sort of a recording contract. To be honest with you I do not know yet if I am going to pursue a career in music.
Are you now saying that you have quit singing finally?
No, I have not. I have not decided to pick it up as a career yet and when I do, you will be the first to know.
cool.quite realistic
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