What separates you from other actresses in the industry?
My ways, my lifestyle, my person, my entire morphology.
What has been the high point of your career as an entertainer?
In modelling, apart from earning the top dollar jobs, it would be me representing Nigeria at the top model competition in Lebanon in 2003 and then working with Tyra Banks for the America next top model competition. Sound cheesy, but at the time, I thought these incidences were the highest points of my career. In the moviedom, I'm yet to get to the peak, but for now, my movie The Rivals winning the Best International Drama at the New York festival will suffice.
What do you look out for when you accepts movie scripts?
As a scriptwriter, I'm taught to always have interesting and inviting things in my story that would make any actor want to play the role. So, for me, that is what I look out for in a script; substance if it's a serious story and if it is not then I'll go for the fun content any day.
You seem to operate on a low profile, why is this so?
I've always been one to operate that way, it's just the way I am, I don't think there's anything to it really, but I have my loud moments and definitely my crazy moments.
What is your unique selling point?
Just being open and plain and telling it like it is, transparent in my business and social dealings and somewhat time perfect.
Outside entertainment, what else does Blessing do that takes most of her time?
Before now, travelling and exploring life took the cake, but in the past year, settling down, pregnancy and now nursing has taken over.
Do you have any regrets going into entertainment?
No, but I do have regrets working with a replicating company called Ecomax Technologies.
They made a silly and unprofessional blunder of running a Yoruba film titled, Taiwo Taiwo over The Rivals, a movie which I produced with Omoni Oboli. Having gone through so much and spent so much money, the company had to ruin it by their mistake. We are in the process of sorting that out now and will make it known to the public what happens. But the good copies are now in circulation so people can buy copies now. Other than this I have no regrets coming into the industry.
Give us a peek into your private life?
I have always and I'm still enjoying a relaxed and happy private life and I am not about to make it chaotic by giving you a peek into it so you can hound me.
What was growing up like for you?
Interesting. I grew up in the barracks in Port Harcourt, enjoyed the simplicity of life where everyone had a close-knit life and family was key. There were no problems of fear and insecurity and uncertainty of the government and economy. Life was good.
Recount some childhood experiences you cherish.
At about four years of age, I used to be the dance champion in all parties so much so that I had a little showcase at the governors' party then.
What informed your decision to do what you are doing at the moment?
Destiny and plenty of brainstorming and planning.
Who is the man in your life?
My hubby.
When did you meet him and what is the latest on your state of health, you know what I mean?
We met, we got married, I got pregnant and now we have a baby.
Informed from your experience in the movie industry, where do you think we are heading?
To the rocks if we are not careful.
What is your philosophy of life?
Plan, plan and more plan.
What does friendship mean to you?
Trust, truth and dependence.
What should a person do to win your trust?
Be truthful and transparent.