. In this interview with Kehinde Falode, she speaks about her latest project and other
issues
HOW are you able to
juggle being an actress, designer and promoting modelling?
It is the grace of God that is taking me places, because
without that grace, I can't be where I am today. But besides this, I have this
determination to make it in life. And with that strength and belief, I know
that there is nothing I cannot achieve in life.
Can you shed light on
your modelling contest?
Yes I have a modelling contest called 'Queen of the Runway'
and what motivated me into it is that I feel I am too restless to be just an
actress. Like I said earlier, there is this push I have to do great things. So,
I decided to go into the runway, because I have gone to different fashion shows
and I have seen those girls on the runway and I said to myself one can take
these girls beyond just sashaying on the runway without being celebrated. When
you go to fashion show, it just ends there; we want to bring them (models) out
to the world to know that there are lots you can achieve being a Nigerian
model. We need more competition for these girls so that we can take the
modelling industry to the next level.
Secondly, the project is aimed at harnessing the works of our fashion
designers and the models together. And thirdly, it will help these girls to go
places than just being stereotyped as ordinary models.
There are several
model contests around, so what makes yours unique?
At the risk of sounding immodest, by the time my competition
takes off, people will see the difference between my modelling contest and
others. There is going to be a whole lot of things that will make my contest
different from other contests that have ever existed but I don't want to start
blowing my trumpet at least for now.
Who are the people
you are partnering with?
I'm working together with the Nigeria Next Super Model owned
by Mrs. Joan Okorodudu, who is my mentor.
How does it feel to
be a designer?
It feels good to be a designer. Fashion has always been part
of me since I was young. I'm very creative and know how to put colours
together. So, my venturing into the fashion industry is for me to exploit my
talent. I have been in the film industry for over 20years, so it became boring
for me at some point. It was not challenging anymore, so I had to diversify
into something else. I am too restless to keep doing the same thing for so
long.
Do you feel
threatened by the old, well established and highly successful modelling
companies in the country?
In fact, we do not have enough in the country. I am doing my
own in Ibadan and I think I am the first and the only modelling contest running
in Ibadan. So, we still need more, because it is not exposed yet to people and
these are things one can focus on. For now, there are no challenges.
How do you balance
your busy work life with your responsibilities as a mother?
It takes the grace of God. I try as much as possible to plan
my schedule well ahead of time. My social life is zero; I am not sociable at
all. The only time I socialise is when my very close friends are having
functions. Since I know that my social life is zero, I know the number of hours
I want to work in a day and I divide it within my fashion, music and acting
career.
As a fashion
designer, what is the ABC of good clothing?
For me, it's the finishing. I don't believe in the saying
'Oh what is reigning is the flowing gown', and so everybody must wear it. I
believe an outfit must sit well on you and makes you look good. Your outfit
must also do justice to your physique.
What is the most
common style mistake women make?
The most common fashion mistake women make is that they
don't look for what suits them; as long as that thing is in vogue, they want to
wear it, and most times, it looks awful on some people. Most importantly, women should stop exposing
parts of their body that should not be exposed.
What is style to you?
Style is when I am able to express how I feel at any
particular moment; style is creating my own niche and style is creating a brand
for oneself.
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