GLAMSQUAD MAGAZINE MAY 2019

INTERVIEW
Enado
Odigie
Words by - Latasha Ngwube
Enado Odigie is a budding actress in Nollywood. She has starred and
featured in films like, From Lagos with Love, and the critically acclaimed,
Joba. With competition in the Nigeria film industry getting fiercer every
year, she constantly strives to do better and perfect her craft.
Enado is also a style star in the making. In this chat with Glamsquad
Magazine, she talks about her work and style.
What’s the one thing you would
change about your industry?
Can we have some structure
please?
What’s your favourite role or
character in your career so far?
I have a few that I love for different
reasons. Ify Pedro from the movie,
From Lagos with Love, Ore in the movie
Joba, and the character I’m going
to play in the American drama series
called Suits as Harvey Specter’s heart
throb. (in my mind). A girl is allowed to
dream
How would you describe your
personal style in a sentence or less?
Evolving.
If you could give your 18-year-old
self one piece of style advice, what
would it be?
Trends will come and go. Great skin
never goes out of style.
Who are your favourite Nigerian/
African designers? How many of their
pieces do you own?
Deola Sagoe, House of Nwocha,
Tubo, Mai Atafo, Zhena woman. I own
a few HON and Zhena Woman pieces.
If you could design your own fashion
line, what would you call it? What
would it look like?
I’m still deciding between names
but, at the topmost of that list is a
name that carries the names of
both my parents, Rose and Michael,
in honour of both their memories.
However, my line will feature
contemporary styles for the African
man and woman, even though
we’re starting first with a female line.
Our style will be fresh, colourful, bold,
happy and chic. Our pieces will be
designed to accentuate the body
of the everyday African woman,
to mask her flaws and highlight her
curves. We want her to tell us who she
is simply by walking into a room, with
all the glory of her African beauty, and
comfortable in her own Skin. Loud,
Bold and Proud.
Do you have any passion besides
acting?
Yes. Fashion, Beauty, Counselling.
Helping others find themselves.
How would you say your style has
changed since you became an
actor?
In the last couple of years, as I have
evolved as a person, and transitioned
between careers and this has
reflected in my style. Naturally, when
you work in the corporate world, style
can be a little restrictive and this might
also reflect in your wardrobe. However,
it’s quite different in the entertainment
space where there’s an abundance
of inspiration and the freedom to
explore whichever way I want. I’m
definitely a lot more daring and
more adventurous. My style is more
expressive and much more reflective
of my personality.
Image is so important in your industry.
Would you say you’re big on fashion?
How do you decide what to wear to
important events or castings?
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