Bukky Wright has come of age in the Nollywood industry. As she sets out to celebrate her 15 years on stage tomorrow, she shared the story of her life, passion and the Nollywood industry.

Who is Bukky Wright?
A God-fearing, down to earth, producer,actress, mother and writer.

What is fashion and style to you?
It comes naturally.

What is your favourite piece of clothing?
I wear everything that suits me depending on the occasion.

Who is your favourite designer?
BWright.

What would you not be caught wearing any day?
What will not suit me.

Most expensive fashion item ever bought?
Jewelry.

what would you say is your favourite food?
Eba and vegetable. Though I don't eat it often anymore.

What is your turn on and turn off?
Honesty for turn on and for turn off, lies.

How do you spend your free time?
Sleeping, watching movies, writing scripts and spending time with my children

Favourite holiday destination
I cannot pick a particular place.

If given an opportunity to change something in Nigeria, what would that be?
Public schools, educational system and hospitals.

How would you describe your growing up?
Loving and memorable.

Fifteen years on stage is not a mean feat. How did you find yourself in the acting business?
I think it is the will of God.

What motivated you to get started?
Passion.

How has it been on the job?
Interestingly fantastic

Tell us about your interest in youth programmes.
Youths are the future leaders.

Share three interesting facts about yourself.
I'm hardworking, down to earth and natural.

Person most interested in meeting?
Barrack Obama and Ene Oloja.

Which leader in business are you most interested in meeting?
Oprah Winfrey.

What are your favourite past times?
Spending time with my kids.

What do you like best about what you do?
Making other people happy.

Who is your mentor?
All my seniors in the industry

What of your style icon?
Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Collins

What are your day-to-day responsibilities?
My work and my family Lagos Island and Oke Ijehun in Abeokuta

What is your educational qualification?
B.Sc Economics

What is your most notable milestones?
I'm still working very hard

What's your philosophy of life?
Be yourself and be good to others

What is your marital status
No comments

Share your best practical advice
If you want to win a race, never mind opposition; just be focused.

At age five, what did you want to be when you grow up? What of when you were 10, did you still believe you could do it? When you were 21, did you lose hope or continue with your dream?
At age five, you can never tell what you want to be. At age 10, I was still young to be overambitious. At age 21, I believed que sera sera (what would be would be).

Why are you celebrating 15 years and not 20 or 25?
First, in all things, let us always give thanks to Allah. For a succesful year or decade or a score, we should give God the glory. I sing praises to God in thanksgiving for the journey so far. I did not plan to celebrate at all this year but something happened. I was invited to a burial reception and it was held in one of the then renowned secondary schools. All the classrooms, infastructure, amenities were dilapidated. I said to myself, “how can students learn under this environment?” It is the same story all over Nigeria. I know it was not like this in our days. The government is doing its best but obviously it is not enough. Hence our suggestion of a public-private sector partnership.

What should we expect at the event?
The event is being put together by Heartlink Events run by my friend and sister, Kemi Otegbade. There will be entertainment, performances, old skool disco, documentary and networking. Some schools will be represented and there will be Science and Literature books donation.

Why Oriental Hotel? Rumour has it that the place is expensive.
Well, we are expecting quality guests and we want them to feel at home and comfortable and also at the same time encourage them to identify with our project. It has not been easy but we are determined.

Why is there a colour code for such a serious project?
Take it or leave it, there are going to be many celebrities and paparazzi in attendance. Colour code will add glamour and glitz to the event even as serious as the event is. It will make the pictures heavenly.