Sandra Eze is a graduate of English language and literature from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State.  Sandra is fun to watch with her generous insights on issues raised on the show.

What influenced your choice of career?
I do a lot of things including acting and modeling, but I assume the career in question is “media personality’. Growing up in Enugu, my uncle was a CNN addict and occasionally he would watch Oprah Winfrey show. I used to watch the CNN with him a lot and I listened to the radio too. Gradually, I realized I wanted to do this, I wanted to be Christine Amanpour, I wanted to be Chuks the Spaceman on radio. I found  it fascinating that they knew everything in the news before the average man could,  I never knew there were people (producers) working  behind the scene  for the show to go on.  I just loved the fact that they were influential and had so much knowledge than the average man on the street. So , when I got admision to Unizik, I immediately applied to work part time with the campus radio station. I was picked and that was the beginning of my career.
How did you get involved with the TVC talk show, Your View?
Well, I had just left Nigezie, and a friend informed me of an opening for a talk show co-host at TVC, I attended the audition with my CV and show reel that was the first time I met Morayo. She was not so comfortable with my age, she wanted someone older, but I guess she saw something in me and I was picked and during rehearsals, I met other ladies. That was how I got involved.

 What would you say is the idea behind Your View?
“Your View” as everyone knows is a daily talkshow hosted by an all women panel. It’s not the first in the world but it’s first in Nigeria. The concept of the show is just to correct the misconceptions about women, that women of all age groups and field of life can co-exist and be supportive without prejudice, that the Nigerian woman is more knowledgeable than salon gossip and that our voices need to be heard, that we can both exist peacefully in the same community irrespective of our diverse view of different angles of life.

Off all the topics that are usually discussed, which do you love talking about more, or enjoy talking about?
I like human angle stories more because they are easier for me to connect with the average man and their experiences. I may have gone through one or two of such or I may know someone who has.

Sandra Eze

What is your relationship with the other presenters like?
We are like sisters from another mother. We have formed this strong support group for each other, it’s amazing.

Before being part of your view, what were you into?
Before your view, I was an Entertainment reporter with Nigezie TV and before Nigezie, I was with Silverbird’s Rhythm fm Awka.  It has always been media for me. Other talents or  gigs just aligned.

What is fashion like for you? What influences the kind of clothes you were on set each day?
I like to look youthful and classy and elegant. I don’t necessarily wear what is trending for the season. I like to wear what the average Nigerian can afford. For me, fashion is about the right combination and carriage.

The best part of it, is the knowledge and the exposure that comes with it. Knowledge is powerful. For the first time, I actually feel like I am building myself up with the right materials and that I could conquer anything. I feel I am being equipped and  trained on this show for a far bigger responsibility and I don’t know what it is, but I just have that gut feeling.. I have learnt the importance of thinking your words through before speaking and I’ve learnt to be tolerant of other people’s opinion whether I agree or not. I also made beautiful friends, whom I feel sincerely want the best for me. The fame and perks are all a big bonus.

There are usually conflicting views on the set does that affect your relationship with the others outside the studios?
No, never. Sometimes we disagree backstage, but we settle it immediately and that is how it should be with everybody. The need to preserve your relationship should come first at any disagreement.

Who is your role model in the broadcasting world?
Oh, I love Christiane Amanpour, Errol Barnett, Funmi Iyanda, Oprah Winfrey, Isha Sesay, Giuliana Rancic… there is something about each of them. I see parts of my story in each of them. They make me believe my dreams are valid.

Your first time facing the camera, what was it like?
I was really nervous. I am always a nervous wreck when trying out something new. I think I prayed over 50 times in one minute ( laughs)

After ‘Your View’ what is next for you?
For now, I am still with YOURVIEW for the long-term but after that, Maybe CNN Anchor/correspondent, yeah I dream big and I really hope and pray it happens. I really pray so.