Background
I’m an ex-model and a beauty entrepreneur. I have a bachelor’s degree
in Economics, a certificate in Business Accounting from the Chartered
Institute of Management Accountants and an MSc in Finance. I had a great
childhood and I have a very loving family. As a child, I read a lot of
books and I was also very sporty.
Modelling
A close friend, Isoken Ogiemwonyi, introduced me to modelling shortly
after I earned my first degree and moved back to Lagos. I had always
been told I could become a model because of my facial structure and
height. She sent my photos to about five modelling agencies and they all
agreed to meet with me. That was how I ended up in Beth Model
Management. I modelled full-time for about two years and I’m so proud of
Nigerian models like Mayowa Nicholas. I think there are so many
opportunities for Nigerian models because our fashion and beauty
industries are growing rapidly. We definitely have some of the best
models in the world here in Nigeria, and hopefully the world will get to
see more of us very soon.
Passion
Although I have a background in Finance, I love beauty and fashion.
Nevertheless, deep down I’m a geek and I love numbers. I think having a
degree in Finance is useful in every facet of life- from beauty to
fashion to sports to even pharmacy. When I was much younger, I dreamt of
becoming a doctor and living in America but that clearly didn’t happen.
Most of all, I wanted to be happy and settled. Thankfully, I’m
currently living my dreams.
Inspiration
I have a lot of women who inspire me and they include my mother
Chinelo Chukwueke, because she is the kindest, strongest and most
beautiful woman in the world. Tara Fela-Durotoye, because she has
changed the landscape of the Nigerian beauty industry forever and Isoken
Ogiemwonyi, because she has a fine mind.
Projects
I currently own and run a beauty website which is an insider’s guide
to beauty secrets. I am also collaborating with a brand to release a
limited edition range of bath and body products. I’m also working on
developing a beauty app with my business partner. Hopefully, it will be
launched by the end of the second quarter of this year.
Marriage
A mutual friend introduced my husband-Naeto C, and I to each other in
July 2010. It definitely took a while for us to get used to each other,
especially as I was only 22 when we met. But my hubby made it a
seamless process for me because he is a very down-to-earth person.
Pressure
Sometimes I feel the pressure that comes with being married to a
celebrity. Most times, I don’t allow the pressure get to me. I’m very
comfortable with who I am and I don’t live my life in other to get the
approval of others. If I feel like dressing up, I go all the way, but if
I don’t- then I just don’t and I’m fine with it.
Personality
I’m fun-loving person , open and very friendly. My international
style icons are Miranda Kerr, Kendall Jenner and Rosie
Huntington-Whiteley because I love their casual chic ‘model off duty’
style. My Nigerian style icons are Lisa Folawiyo, Karen Koshoni, Funke
Fowler and my sister in- law, Fifi Umenyiora.
Beauty secrets
I have a somewhat clean diet and also try to avoid eating
carbohydrates.I also have a disciplined workout schedule. In terms of
fitness, I love high intensity interval trainings, and I do that five to
six times a week.
Style
I would describe my style as casual chic.I would never be caught dead
wearing polo-style shirts. I would only wear it to support a cause or
an event but in my everyday life, I would never ever wear one.
Faux pas
Some years ago, I wore only flats irrespective of the event. Be it a
wedding or a red -carpet event, I would only wear comfortable flats and
it is a terrible faux pas.
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