I love wearing sleeveless clothes – Sisi Nurse

Ijeoma Chibueze who played the role of Sisi Nurse in the soap opera, Face2Face, is a fashionista of repute. The fair-complexioned wife and mother told www.angeladaviesblog.blogspot.com that her style is simple. She also revealed why she loves wearing sleeveless clothes.

How long have you been in the Nollywood?

I have been in the industry for seven years, precisely since 2005. I joined Face2Face, the popular Nigerian soap opera that same year.

What motivated you into acting?

The motivation is depicting African culture through communication. Trying to talk and relate to people in terms of things that happen around us daily.

How was growing up for you?

My growing up was beautiful but strict and that was because I grew up in the hands of a principal, my father.

Define your style

Simplicity is my style. That makes me not just comfortable but also to be myself wherever I go to.

What kind of clothes do you love to wear?

I love sleeveless clothes because I sweat a lot. I also love wearing jeans and tops as well. For shoes, I love high heels.

You look good; what’s the secret?

My secret is happiness. There is nothing like happiness. When you are happy, your mind will be fresh and you’ll look fresh too. I am always a happy woman.

You are married with children, what is it about womanhood that makes you happy?

When I see my children around me whenever I get home from work, telling me mummy you are welcome. And when I buy them things, and they say mummy you’re the best. It gives me joy. Children are the pride of every woman.

How do you combine acting, work, playing the role of a wife and mother?

Everything is simple when you have a caring husband. I have a very caring and understanding husband who has made all these roles easy and simple for me. Also if you let your husband understand you, your life will be very simple.

What is that fashion item you cannot do without as a woman?

I love a well done hair because the hair is the glory of a woman. I love good weave-on.

How do you love to carry your hair?

I love to carry my hair very crazy and big so that I will look big because people always tell me that I look smallish. With a big hairstyle, apart from being easily noticed, it makes me look bigger.

How do you love your make-up?

I love my make-up very simple and moderate. But occasionally, I wear just a little loud make-up, especially to events.

If you have to change anything about yourself, what would that be?

I will change my temper.

Why your temper?

People get on my nerves easily and I don’t like it. I have low temper; I want to have high temper (laughs).

How do you handle your fans, especially the male?

I relate to everybody as if we are a family. I relate to them as if we have known one another for a very long time so that they will keep enjoying the work I do and also encourage me more. It is not easy for somebody to see you and appreciate you. Many people do not know my name so when they see me and shout, Sisi nurse, I will smile and answer because they are all my fans. 

Everybody has one fear or the other in life. What is your greatest fear in life?

My greatest fear is not being able to achieve what I want to achieve. I am a very hardworking woman. Whoever that would make me not to achieve what I want to achieve in life, I will leave such a person behind.

What turns you off in people?

When they lie or claim to be who they are not.

What are your hobbies?

Swimming and writing

Do you have a beauty routine?

I don’t have any beauty routines. I believe that whoever that is beautiful is.  I don’t do anything extra to maintain my beauty.

I believe you pray. What do you tell God?

I pray for God’s favour. I also pray that I should be strong and not to be pulled down by anybody.

What perfumes do you use?

I use Sexy 212. My husband bought it for me because that is what he loves. I love the fragrance too.

How can you describe yourself?

Ijeoma is a very simple and a God-fearing woman.

What kind of books do you read?

I read inspirational books.

What keeps you going in life?

When I remember that I have the mind of Christ, it keeps me going. This is because when God created everybody, He created us in His own image. Every day I tell myself, Ijeoma you have the mind of God.

What is your philosophy of life?

Everybody should relax and take things the way they go. Because at every point in time, if God says today is not your day, you are not going to make it. Except God says otherwise.