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My Life As A Model, Actress, Singer – Legit Queen, Angela Okorie Opens Up
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EditorGive your best shot and be at peace with the outcome ” is the philosophy that has kept actress-turned-singer, Angela Okorie going in her chosen career.
Fondly called Legit Queen, Okorie might not have been the best actress or songstress in this part of the world, but the light-skinned mother of one has surely come a long way on her own to register her strong presence in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
From modelling to acting and now, singing, Angela Okorie has cemented her enviable place in the industry, which now gives her the leverage to blow her own trumpet.
Despite her hard work, it wasn’t an easy ride to fame for the actress. While everyone has his or her days of little beginning, the beautiful diva’s story resonates with emotions, determination and resilience.
For the first time, Okorie opens up about her life journey, recalling in an Instagram live session with Sam how she was able to weather the storms of life to become what she is today.
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She also confessed that she wasn’t born with silver spoon in her mouth, recalling that she grew up in a family where hustling was the order of the day.
Looking back after 20 years in the industry, the Legit Queen gave herself a pass mark, saying “I have done very well in my chosen career which many people can acknowledge.”
According to her, she started out as a model before venturing into acting . But music was inborn in her as she began singing way back in the church at the age of 7.
Okorie revealed that she used the money she earned from her modelling career to pay her school fees while she was an undergraduate at the Lagos State University, where she studied Business Administration. She also assisted her siblings too.
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Sharing her grass to grace story, the actress said “I have worked so hard to be where I am today. But a lot of people don’t know that I was once a model. Some people knew me as an actress while many others knew me as a model. I modelled for Delta Soap, MTN among other big brands.’
Recalling how she ventured into modelling, Okorie said it happened while she was in the university.
“I joined a modelling agency that secured jobs for me. So, while I was studying for my degree programme, I was also modelling to put food on my table. This is because I was using the money I made from modelling to pay my school fees as well as those of my siblings.
“I lost my dad at some point but I am not the lazy type. That was how I saw myself through education. I was 16 years old when I started modelling for Delta Soap,” the actress added.
Speaking further, Okorie said she started singing way back in the church at the age of 7, having had a Christian background.
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On how she delved into acting, the Legit Queen said she had many friends then who were making waves in Nollywood. Among them were actor Chigozi Atuanya, who was regularly inviting her to a movie location.
She recalled that, “each time he was on location, he would invite me to come and see what they were doing. Then I was residing at Festac town. So, one day when I showed up on the location, the director of the movie they were shooting, Mr Ifeanyi was looking for a beautiful girl to play a particular role. He told me that I’d fit into the character but inquired to know if we could act well”.
That was how she gave acting a chance and since then, Okorie has been on top of her career
She said, “When I started acting, I realized I was making more money from it than modelling. I came from a poor family where we couldn’t put food on our table. Then my parents were doing their business in Cotonou . At that point, acting started putting food on my table and I had to take it seriously. After I did my first movie , producers started coming after me to the extent that , I was invited to America to star in a movie over there.”
Okorie, who started playing music professionally in the late 2019, described her kind of music as amapiano and RnB, adding “music is my own way of expressing myself .”
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Interestingly, the Legit Queen said music at the moment was putting food on her table than acting and modelling despite the ugly experience she had at the early stage.
According to her, she got broke when she delved into music and released her debut song.
“I had to push my acting career and my music at the same time to the point that the world must hear it. Like my song, Legit is being played in over 80 countries around the world. But I didn’t recoup the money I invested in the song”, she said.
Okorie who has been missing on screen, said she will return for the love of her acting career. She began her career in music in the late 2019, after releasing her debut single ‘ E pain Dem’ followed by her popular 2020 song “Legit”. Others include, Ije Life, Vibes, Lift Me Up, Light In The Dark, Aradite, and her latest single, “Gain’ featuring Naira Marley.
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AMVCA 2024: Kehinde Bankole Wins Best Lead Actress Award[VIDEO]
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May 11, 2024By
EditorKehinde Bankole has emerged as the Best Lead Actress at the ongoing 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Bankole’s win came off her lead role in the movie ‘ADIRE’.
Other contestants in the category include: Segilola Ogidan (Over the Bridge), Lucie Debay (Omen)
Omowunmi Dada (Asiri Ade), Ireti Doyle (The Origin: Madam Koi Koi), Adaobi L. Dibor (Blood Vessel)
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Evelyne Ily (Mami Wata) and Funke Akindele (A Tribe Called Judah).
In the male category, Wale Ojo emerged Best Male lead actor for his role in the movie ‘Breath of Life’.
Ojo edged Stan Nze (Afamefuna), Marc Zinga (Omen), Gideon Okeke (Egun), David Ezekiel (Blood Vessel), Richard Mofe Damijo (The Black Book), Adedimeji Lateef (Jagun Jagun – The Warrior) and Gabriel Afolayan (This is Lagos) to win the award.
Kehinde bankole won the Best lead actress with the movie Adire and o really really love her🥹🥵😍#AMVCA10
Check the thread for something soft 🥹 pic.twitter.com/DQZhE8zvnu
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 11, 2024
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VIDEO: See Winner Of Best Content Creator At AMVCA
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May 11, 2024By
EditorComedian Isaac Ayomide Olayiwola popularly known as Layi Wasabi has won the Best Digital Content Creator at the ongoing 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Layi’s content on Medical Negligence saw him nick the award.
Layi mounted the stage, and in his usual hilarious style, entertained the audience at the event while delivering his speech in appreciation of the award.
“Thank you, MultiChoice, for granting me this award among multiple contestants,” he said.
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The Best Digital Content category shines a spotlight on the flourishing world of online entertainment, showcasing the talents of creators who have captivated audiences through their entertaining, exciting, and creative content.
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Layi wasabi won the best content creator and he still dey crack joke for stage effortlessly😭😂🔥 #AMVCA10 pic.twitter.com/rGD1kvcl13
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AMVCA: Jagun Jagun Wins ‘Best Costume Design’ As Mami Wata Grabs ‘Best Makeup’
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May 11, 2024By
EditorThe 10th edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) kicked off on Saturday night with Femi Adebayo’s Jagun Jagun clinching the Best Costume Design title.
Similarly, Campbell Precious Arebamen of ‘Mami Wata’ movie crew won the ‘Best Make Up’ category award.
The make-up artiste defeated Francesca Otaigbe, Hadizat Gambo of Mojiisola movie, Hakeem Onilogbo of Jagun Jagun, and Feyisayo Oyebisi of A Tribe Called Judah.
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The award is the first in the series presented by popular TV anchor Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and Kehinde Bankole.
Speaking to the media, Campbell Precious Arebamen said she was so elated and thanked her director for helping her. She noted that this was her second award at the AMVCA.
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