Obey Etuk is not a new face in Nigeria’s home video and TV production. The Akwa-Ibom State-born actress, whose influence on the turf is Liz Benson, has appeared in flicks such as Nsuto-Anwan, Usen Ikpe, Edima, My Promise Land, From A Distance, Aristos, Anabel, Disguise, No Pain, No Gain and many others. She tells DANIEL ANAZIA what fashion means to her.
Growing up
Growing with seven siblings — five girls and two boys — was wonderful, but not totally rosy. I was not born with a silver spoon, but I was brought up to be contented, disciplined, hardworking and loving. These attributes have shaped me. Though my father, a civil servant, was not usually paid as at when due, he brought us up under strict conditions and taught us to be diligent. I did some farm work, soldOkpa, Puff Puff and other baked foods in the market to support the family while growing up. My dad ensured we had good education even with the little resources.
What is fashion to you?
I’m not a fashion or style freak person, I wear what suits me. But I think fashion is all about trend-setting while style is your statement of the trend. I’m not a gold person and I don’t make up; people find these difficult to believe.
Style uniqueness
It’s confidence and carriage. Like I said, I’m not fashion or style freak, but I always consider comfort first. I’m blessed with a nice physique, so, anything I wear looks good on me. Sometimes, it may not be expensive, but with the confidence and carriage I exude, you would think it’s worth thousands of Naira.
Favourite colour
I like cool and earthy colours such as brown and grey.
Favourite designer(s)
I don’t have any, but when I was living in Surulere (Lagos), I usually go to Collectibles. However, I have a Togolese tailor near my house that makes my dresses.
Favourite piece of clothing
Jeans and nice tops — blouse and T-shirts
Favourite signature scent and body care product
Any perfume that smells nice is my choice. I have no particular cream or body product. In fact, I use the same cream with my kids.
What would you consider as fashion faux pax?
What is good for me may be bad for another, so, it is the other way round.
What would you not be found wearing?
Anything that exposes my cleavages. I like skimpy things, but not in hot mini-skirts. I have wonderful assets that can cause trouble, especially my backside … you know na.
Anything that exposes my cleavages. I like skimpy things, but not in hot mini-skirts. I have wonderful assets that can cause trouble, especially my backside … you know na.
Caveat emptor… I’m married, naughty men stay clear or risk…
What would you not leave your house without?
It is my morning prayers. To me, prayer is very important and should be treated as such.
It is my morning prayers. To me, prayer is very important and should be treated as such.
Favourite food
I’m a very local person … give me afang soup and ugba with uru anu na pomo
What part of a man or woman do you consider sexy?
In a man, a good look is what I consider as sexy. My husband is good-looking. I do not really look at women that much, may be because I am one, but a woman that dresses well with clothes that fit could be considered sexy.
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In a man, a good look is what I consider as sexy. My husband is good-looking. I do not really look at women that much, may be because I am one, but a woman that dresses well with clothes that fit could be considered sexy.
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Open minded; humble and understanding people.
Dislikes
Fake people; people who live and thrive on borrowed lifestyle.
Choice holiday destination
I rarely go out. Before I got married I was in Ghana for a week and the US for two weeks respectively. But I love going to my home state, Akwa-Ibom; it has changed with many tourist attraction centres. I would love to go to Tinapa, Obudu in Cross River State; it’s one lovely place I have heard so much about.
How do you unwind
I sleep, watch movies and football. I love watching my club, Barcelona. I played football as a kid with the boys both in primary and secondary school. I stopped when I entered the university. I wonder what my figure and shape would have been like if I had continued. Apart from football, I love cooking and cleaning the house.
I sleep, watch movies and football. I love watching my club, Barcelona. I played football as a kid with the boys both in primary and secondary school. I stopped when I entered the university. I wonder what my figure and shape would have been like if I had continued. Apart from football, I love cooking and cleaning the house.
Craziest thing you have ever done
Forming Hulk Hogan whenever my dadwas beating me as a child; but he would always pin me down so that I couldn’t escape until he beat the daylight out of me.
One thing you would like to change in Nigeria
The power sector; I want an end to the erratic power supply in the country. When the power problem is solved, other things will be easy.
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