Nollywood Exclusive | 13 December 2007 01:13 CET

THE EXCLUSIVE AZZIZAT INTERVIEW

CAN U TELL US WHO AZIZAT IS (GROWING UP AND CHILDHOOD)
I grew up in a polygamous family, was really close to my parents especially my mom. Growing up was a fussion of pleasure and pain. Pleasure in the sense that as a young child, I had no cares in the world. Everything I needed was taken care of by my parents and then all of a sudden at the age of 10 everything came crashing down and then I realized that I was alone on earth and had to be father and mother to my brothers.
LOTS OF PEOPLE COMPARE U TO GENEVIEVE, HOW DO YOU HANDLE THIS? AND HOW DO YOU HANDLE THE PRESSURES OF THE MOVIE INDUSTRY.
I take each day as it comes and try to conquer each obstacle and overcome each challenge at a time. I don't take on a job or project that I can not see through.

WHAT'S UR TAKE ON THE MOVIE INDUSTRY? DO YOU THINK ITS GROWING OR RECLINING?
Nollywood has come along way and the industry has seen itself to where it is without the help of government or the private section. I will say that in alot of ways the industry has grown and because of this the private sector is now paying attention to it. At the same time, we still have alot to learn and do to get the industry to a place where it can stand at par with its counterparts in Hollywood and Bollywood.

WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU WORKING ON AS OF NOW.
Well I am currently working on two TV series. Wetin Dey with the BBC World Service and another which is still in production. Can't disclose details of this yet.

WHAT KIND OF MEN DO YOU LIKE
I like men that respect and know how to treat their women. Someone that can be very supportive and intelligent. WHAT SHOULD MEN KNOW ABOUT WOMEN
That all women love to be pampered and doted on.

YOU REALLY SPICED UP UR IMAGE DO U FEEL SEXIER.
Not yet. I don't even understand what you mean when you say I have spiced up my image. Yes I am confident of myself - now if that makes me sexy - then good.

HOW DOES A MAN IMPRESS YOU
Once a man pays attention to details, I'm sure he can impress me because I always give tips on how to impress me in my relationships.

5 BEST DATING TIPS
a) Be patient with your partner and learn not to rush things with them.
b) Be attentive to those little things that makes ur partner feel special and loved and do them from time to time.
c) Be creative in the relationship.
d) Learn to say nice and loving things to your partner so they know that they are special and loved.
e) Never be too busy for your partner - always try to make time to be with them and do things together.

WHAT TRAITS WOULD MAKE YOU DUMP A MAN
If the man in question does not respect me and does not pay attention to my needs.

WHAT ARE U A FIRM BELIEVER OF
God Almighty WHAT CELEBRITY DO U FIND MOST INSPIRATIONAL
Angelina Jolie: Because she's went through a traumatic childhood, but rose above all of that to become one of the world's favorite and loved philanthropist. Spreading love to the motherless and orphans which is very similar to what I'll love to do eventually.

IF U COULD KISS ANOTHER CELEBRITY WHO WOULD IT BE
Honestly, can't think of anyone right now.

WHAT HAS BEEN UR WILDEST FAN RUN-IN
I was shooting a movie with Lancelot Imasuen somewhere in Benin and this elderly woman saw me and started crying as she was in awe that she was meeting me in real life. It was an amazing experience one that I doubt I would ever forget.

WHAT'S THE MOST ROMANTIC GESTURE ANYONE HAS EVER DONE FOR YOU?
Singing me a love song with a croaked voice.

Stay blessed for the Lord who started a good thing in your life will surely finish it.

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