BY GREGORY AUSTIN NWAKUNOR
The actress, Oluwabukola Sekinat Ajoke Wright will be celebrating her 15 years on stage today. The lady, who is a delight to watch in movies, has featured in a lot of films such as Agbeke, Oluwaferanmi, Temi ni Nkem, Dugbe Dugbe, Owo Ale and many others, talks about her life, fashion and reason for the celebration.
Why are you celebrating 15 years and not 20 or 25?
First, in all things, let us always give thanks to Allah for a successful year or decade or a score, we should give God the glory. I sang praises to God in thanksgiving for the journey so far. I did not plan to celebrate at all this year but something happened. I was invited to a burial reception and it was held in one of the then renowned secondary school. All the classrooms, compound, infrastructures, amenities etc were dilapidated. I said to myself: how can students learn under this environment? It is the same story all over Nigeria now. I know it was not like this in our days. The government is doing its best but it is obvious not enough, hence our suggestion of a public-private sector partnership. It will also avail brands some mileage opportunities.
What should we expect at the event?
The event is being put together by Heartlink Events run by my friend and sister, Kemi Otegbade. I’m sure you know her antecedents; there will be entertainment, performances, old skool disco, documentary and networking. Some schools will be represented and there will be book donation.
Why Oriental Hotel, is it not too expensive?
Well, we are expecting quality guests and we want them to feel at home and comfortable and also at the same time encourage them to identify with our project.
Why colour code for such a serious project?
Take it or leave it, there are going to be many celebrities in attendance. Colour code will add glamour and glitz to the event even as serious as it is. It will make the pictures heavenly.
If given an opportunity to change something in Nigeria, what would that be?
Public schools, educational system and hospitals.
Why are you interested in youths?
Youths are the future leaders and special direction has to be given to them.
15 years on stage is not a mean fit. How did you find yourself in acting business?
I think it is the will of God.
What motivated you to get started?
Passion
How has it been on the job?
Interesting.
What do you like best about what you do?
Making other people happy
At age 5, what did you want to be when you grow up? What of when you were 10, did you still believe you could do it? When you were 21 did you lose hope or continued with your dream?
At age 5, you can never tell what you want to be. At age 10, I was still young to be over ambitious. At age 21, I believed que sera sera (What would be, would be?).
Who is your mentor?
All my seniors in the industry.
So, who will you say Bukky Wright is?
She is a God fearing, down to earth, producer, actress, mother and a writer.
The three interesting facts about yourself
I’m hardworking, down to earth and natural.
Person most interested in meeting?
Barrack Obama and Ene Oloja.
Leader in business most interested in meeting?
Oprah Winfrey.
What are your day-to-day responsibilities?
My work and my family.
What is your most notable milestone?
I’m still working very hard.
What’s your philosophy of life?
Be yourself and be good to others
Best practical advice
If you want to win a race, never you mind opposition. Just be focused
Your favourite cause and books
Education.
What is fashion and style to you?
It comes naturally.
What of style icon
Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Collins
Favourite piece of clothing
I wear everything that suits me depending on the occasion.
Favourite designer
BWright
What would you not be caught wearing any day?
What will not suit me.
Most expensive fashion item ever bought
Jewelry
Favourite food
Eba and vegetable though I don’t eat it often anymore.
Turn on
Honesty
Turn off
Lies.
How do you spend your free time?
Sleeping, watching movies and writing scripts, spending time with my children.
Favourite past-time
Spending time with my kids.
Favourite holiday destination
Cannot pick a particular place.
Hometown
Lagos Island and Oke Ijehun in Abeokuta
Education
Basic Economics.
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