"I don’t believe people look at me in a funny way. I think they admire me. People can easily identify me with my style, it’s my style and I love it. Not all women can tie their head-gears themselves. Some don’t even tie it at all, but I can tie for myself and for people. I just decided to be identified by something unique, an uncommon style and that is how I came about the way I dress."

"I enjoy the fact that I make people happy, put smiles on people’s faces and I satisfy the hosts and guests."

"I am an actress and I will always be an actress because it is my passion. If you give me a role to play, I will read my script and play it very well like a talented actress that I am."

"There is no easy way to losing weight. Do things the right way. Eat less and exercise more and discipline yourself. Of course, I had sugar cravings even up till now and that is the problem with weight loss. It is not losing the weight that is the challenge, but keeping it at bay. Exercise is a big part of it, because even if you eat a normal portion of food and you are not doing your exercise, you might just remain there."

"Don’t be afraid to be who you want to be, express yourself. I don’t attach too much to myself; I’m never afraid to ask for help. I’m never afraid to say how I feel to my loved ones. If there is a problem, I call my loved ones. Express yourself. On earth, you didn’t come alone, that is why there are other people here."

"People are entitled to their opinions. There are celebrities in all industries. There is always that one person that others look up to. If anybody is doing well in his or her own field, the person should be celebrated. But that doesn’t mean the person has to speak for everybody."

"See, everybody has different ways of handling situations. As little as a headache, the way I react to a headache might not be the same way that you react to it. Anytime you have gone through soul-searching and you feel that it is time to come out, then do it."

"I am not thinking about marriage at the moment. I just want to be great."

"I’m a firm believer that there’s always a rainbow after the rain. I feel that everything bad is happening because there’s always something good about to happen; I’m that strong believer."

"I don’t have any restrictions in my life. I just go with the flow. I do whatever my mind tells me to do, so far I feel it is right at that moment. If it’s something that anyone would regret in two days, that is the person’s business. I go with what I feel is right at any particular moment."

"Personally, it just gave me more time to do some thinking, to re-energise and revaluate my life, which I feel happens to just everybody. Having your ‘me-time’ is key for your mental health; I did a lot of soul searching and a lot of planning."

"Modeling and acting together is actually a beautiful thing, because when am acting, I play different characters of people and being other people. When am modeling I tend to wear different looks. My modeling and acting brand is really growing in Nigeria and we hope to take it outside Nigeria."

"Not really. Reality shows give one a huge platform. It’s left for the individual’s zeal and God’s grace to forge through and rise."

"It is not strange for one to travel from time to time. I am a Nigerian and this is my home but that does not stop me from exploring the world."

"I think about it sometimes. I attended Daughters of Divine Love Convent in Enugu State.I would have been a reverend sister but I didn’t quite finish. I left in my fifth year. In-as-much as I know worldly things, I still fear God and have faith in Him."

"Many people would be commenting on issues that they don’t have the facts of and I find that very laughable."

"From there, I started hosting fashion shows and making appearances to increase my visibility. I won so many awards for being a model. I worked so hard that I lost weight."

"The reason why I wanted to become a nun was because I was raised in a Catholic home. I just felt it was the best thing for me to do at that time. I used to see myself as a messenger of God. Even though I did not become a nun, I still remain faithful to God. Part of my dreams is to establish a church and do a lot of charity work."

"I wasn’t there with my cell phone to be able to communicate with the outside world. I was just there alone. I’m sorry for embarrassing my country. I didn’t do it intentionally. My participation in the show was not to embarrass my country. I am a proud Nigerian."

"I’ll continue with my online reality show and I’ll finish school. That’s what is important now."

"A lot of young girls got pregnant at a young age just like me and they gave up. I just want to encourage them that this is not the end of the world; you can do so many things. It is never late to go back to school. Age is just a number, your child will grow up to love and appreciate you. Even if it is not school, learn how to do something, empower yourself."

"When you love someone, it is hard to fall out. You cannot fall in love today and fall out of love tomorrow. Love is strong. Before you tell somebody you love him, you have to be sure."

"Always try to aim higher because I too have flaws. So don’t try to be like me, or just take the good parts of me and mimic that part and be better at that. I want to do better than my role models too."

"I think if you know what you are looking for in a life partner, you will get it right in marriage. Some people discover this early in life while some others don’t. But, when you do, societal pressure won’t get to you. Some people get married at 18 and some at 60. With everyone running their own race in life, there is no need to compete with them.You have to be confident and with God by your side, you will remain on the right track."

"As an actor, you are required to immerse yourself into a role, so much that you can’t afford to have any airs and graces.If I have to play a market woman for instance, I would have to portray such a role as naturally as possible. In doing this, I would have to let go of the ex-beauty queen or diva toga."

"One passion that I have is helping young girls to be well-rounded individuals, helping them believe in themselves and their potentials while buttressing the points about the importance of the values that the family and educational system offer them. I work with girls to see that they are prepared for the future in which the world needs all of its citizens to be"

"I am comfortable with who I am, good or bad, I accept myself for who and what I am and I wouldn’t change a thing. I was brought up to appreciate what God has done for me or what he has used people to do for me, I am just grateful to God the way I am."

"Regrets hold you back; you just have to forge forward"

"I think it is a good thing to laugh a lot, isn’t it?, I mean I’m a jolly good person, I find humour in things and I have no reservations laughing so there you have it. As I go older I would rather have wrinkles from laughing than from frowning."

"Acting was always something I wanted to do, I remember playing a school teacher in a church play when I was young. I had so much fun doing that, so when the opportunity came up I took it."

"People forget that acting is all about assuming a character. We are in the make-belief industry and we have to be professional."

"Sexual harassment is everywhere. It’s in every sector. The only reason it is pronounced in the movie industry is because of the media"

"Helping the younger generation brings joy to me because I’m just like every normal young person. I’m a person that discovered herself early in life. Thus, my NGO helps younger people to know what they want to do in life, to help them positively and being fulfilled doing it."

"My kind of man is the type that enjoys togetherness, very hardworking, loving, patient and understanding. I love freedom, especially freedom of expression. My kind of man would give me that liberty to say all and of course, he would trust me."

"Do children dress to seduce? So, why are they usually victims of sexual abuse? And when I mean children, I mean both male and female, so it’s not about the ladies. Some insane people just use dressing as an excuse to execute their evil act. You must have been nursing the idea to do something before you eventually do it. So, I would advise we guide our minds diligently and make sure whatever we find ourselves doing should be things we are proud of and things that would promote Nigeria for good."

"But usually, early exposure to sex as a child affects one’s life when matured. Most times, ladies who are abused as a child, tend to stay off men completely or they are often being with men. It’s depends on the personality of the person."

"I have always believed that one of the biggest problems we have in Nigeria is having the wrong orientation, the wrong mindset towards life, which has aided corruption, high crime rate and an increase in unemployment. Our youths have misplacement of priority and most of them are lazy both in reasoning and creativity, they just want to get quick money. Self-discovery is a major key in accomplishing great things in life and through my NGO."

"Children should be off the street, so that they can focus on education; unemployed youths/ parents should be trained on skills that would help to improve their standard of living"

"I have been so anxious to return to what gives me joy most. Giving back to fellow youths has been my hobby and the break cannot stop me from doing this."

"No matter how little, please make sure you are a source of blessing an inspiration to someone around you"

"Seeing the IDPs malnourished and uncared for, especially the children, gave me sleepless nights. I really wanted to do something for them. Now, I am happy for making these donations to them through the Jewel Empowerment Foundation."

"I'd be honest with every man or woman who wants to be successful."

"Under our mission to give back, our three areas of focus are education, poverty eradication and empowerment."

"I would say my most incredible years were when I lived in NYC, because I learned that anything is possible."

"A feminist is someone that simply wants something “better” for women, so I think everyone should be a feminist."

"It’s not a Nigerian issue, it’s global; we see that women have not been adequately represented in various fields across the board."

"I think it’s great to live your “best life,” but after all is said and done, your impact is what counts."

"New York City made me dream big, but Nigeria has given me a chance to actualise those dreams."

"I am inspired by a lot of women who have come before me. I am inspired by people who had been told they couldn’t do something but pushed through and overcame it."