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"I Didn't Always Want To Be An Actor, I Wanted To Do Music" - OC Ukeje

The award winning actor who has a passion for music, speaks on his forthcoming single.

The award winning OC Ukeje was a guest at the Pulse TV studio where he spoke about topics like his love for music, his forthcoming single, the woman in his life, segregation in Nollywood, his journey into Nollywood, why ladies love him and lots of other interesting topics.

Watch teasers from the interview as OC thrills us with his voice and why ladies love him. Watch out for full interview.

Read Excerpts from interview.

Have You Always Wanted To Be An Actor?

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I didn't always want to be an actor, the thing I was sure I wanted to do was music. I stumbled on acting, I was working with a fellowship on campus when I auditioned for a part,  I got the lead and then I started doing plays.

What Was It Like Growing Up?

Growing up was full of mixed feelings. I was sort of sheltered while growing up. There was a fun period, when we were young, wild and  free. There were seasons of some sort of lack when things began to spin out of control and we had to make do with what we had. There was a season of loss, when we lost our Dad and there were seasons when things started coming up again. All those things made me who I am today.

If You Weren't an actor, What Would You Be?

If I wasn't an actor, I think I will be a musician.

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Should We Be Expecting An Album From You Soon?

Yes, the beautiful thing about the business we do is that you never get too old for anything. You never get too old to be an actor and you never get too old to be a musician, as long as you have the voice and the inspiration. I think I will be starting with a single or two, then cross over to an album.

Your First Movie Role And Your Experience?

My very first movie was "White Waters" which was off from the reality show AMBO. I dare say that it was the first season of my career that shot me into incredible limelight. Being that it was my first film, I was not sure what the reception will be like, but, it was overwhelming. I  couldn't even believe that I won an AMMA for that.

If You were to be a producer, What will your cast & crew look like?

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I would want Ifeoma Fafunwa to direct my film, I have worked with her and I think she is amazing, there is also Victor Sanchez Aghahowa . For cast, I will definitely want to work with Bayray Mcnwizu again, I think she is one of the most interesting female actors, there is of course Lala Akindoju. I feel they need to be more celebrated.

I will also like to work with Seun Ajaye, I think he should be given more opportunities. Director of photography will be Yinka Edwards, there is also Bishop, he is phenomenal now.

Have You Ever Had A Crush On Your Co-Star While on Set?

I think I have had a crush on a co-star while on set, I think I vividly remember with Chelsea Eze when we were shooting Hood Rush. It's been 3 years since we shot the movie but, I still remember it.

What Do You Think Women Love About You?

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First of all, I think people love to look at a package, I think I am good to look at. In all humility, am a good looking guy, and  then when you peel that pillar behind, I think I am doing well with my craft, I am working at being a very good actor. I also think that there is some level of intelligence to me.

Watch this space for full video of interview with complete answers to all the above questions.

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