BY BENJAMIN NJOKU
BEAUTIFUL and brainy, Princess Oluchi Okafor is not a model per se.Rather she is one of the emerging faces  to watch out for in Nollywood. A final year student of Psychology, Imo State University, Owerri, our correspondent ran into her  in Asaba, over the weekend,where she shares her dreams, her  passion and her goals in the industry.       

Why I’m studying Psychology

I want to be able to interact with people and Psychology will help me to accomplish this dream. As a field of study touches every aspects of our lives. So, it will help me to achieve that desire of mine.

Veering into acting

I have a strong passion for acting right from my childhood. I want to build a career in acting rather than in Psychology. I have been in Nollywood for some months now. I did my first movie which is produced by Solomon of AMACO Investment, and directed by Andy Amanechi  last month.

Princess Oluchi Okafor

I starred alongside Ini Edo, Mercy Johnson and many other notable stars, playing a sub-lead role. I think I did my best as  new comer.

My dream in Nollywood

To become a superstar; and  a role model to the  teeming  aspiring  actors and actresses.I want to be the best I could be whatever I’m doing.

Between acting and modelling

Like I said earlier, I have passion for acting and not modelling. Moreover, I have never modelled in my life, not even when a couple of people have tried to talk to me about it. I want to pursue a career in acting amongst other things.

Combining studying with acting

It’s not really easy I must confess to you. But there is time for everything. I try to use my spare time for  studies while my leisure is used for my acting.  My lecturers too are showing understanding, they are really supporting me.

Facing challenges and temptations in Nollywood

I will be stronger, and I hope to handle any challenge that will come my way  maturely. Again, I will try as much as possible to be polite with my male admirers. I  wouldn’t be harsh and rude to anybody making passes at me. Secondly, I already have a mentor, Mr. Nonso Ekene Okonkwo who will be directing me on what to do right and what not to do right.

My selling point

My smile is my selling point. I have an infectious way of smiling and people admire my smile a lot.  

Seduce men with my smile?  

I have not said that, you are the one saying it. We are talking about beauty here. You just asked to know  my selling point, and I replied saying it’s my smile. That’s it.

Enjoying support of my parents

My dad and my five brothers are strongly behind me. My mum who is late now would have supported me too if she were to be alive. I’m the only girl in a family of six children. My family  is my backbone. With their support, I have been able to achieve few little things in life.     

How I see myself

I’m peaceful, loving and down-to earth. I’m also an introvert.

What I usually pray for

I pray for God’s blessings and mercies to carry on in life. I also pray for other people like the orphans, the motherless and other less-privileged people. I want to be able to reach out to these set of people who need help in life. I pray for general blessings.

Heart breaker!

I’m actually in  a relationship but I’m not a  heart breaker. And my heart has not been broken before now.

My understanding of love

Love can come in different ways.
To me, love is all about caring for one another; something that comes from within; it’s not something that can  be forced on somebody. It has to do with sharing and showing of kindness  to your partner.

Am I pampered!  

Every woman likes to be pampered. As I said earlier, I grew up in the company of boys. I’m the only girl in my family, and it’s natural that my brothers will pamper me. Pampered within my family circle, I will say yes, but in my relationship with others I have not enjoyed such privilege. Though I have not been hurt before.