Beginning
My upbringing was exciting and I didn’t lack anything. Though I wasn’t born with a silver spoon, my parents did all they could do to give my siblings and I the best. We are five children; I am the fourth child but the last girl. I have two sisters and two brothers. My mother is a businesswoman and a contractor, while my father has stopped working. He was an engineer prior to retirement. My parents are very strict Christians. My mother, for instance, doesn’t believe in pampering children. All the times I misbehaved, she didn’t hesitate to use the cane or slap me. Till today, she doesn’t tolerate any form of indiscipline from her children.
I have always wanted to be a celebrity and a wealthy woman. I guess my dream is coming to reality.
Education
For my elementary education, I attended Wesley International Nursery and Primary School, Owerri, Imo State. I later proceeded to the Federal Government Girls College, Umuahia, Abia State. I recently finished my university education at the Imo State University, Owerri, where I studied English Language and Literary Studies.
Parental support
Inasmuch as I was brought up in a strict way, my parents have always seen me as a go-getter and they are usually surprised by the things I do despite my young age. They have always given me the freedom to do the things that I like to do. Even though I didn’t inform them that I wanted to go for the Big Brother Naija audition, they didn’t try to stop me when I told them about it. My mother was only worried that it could affect my studies, but I assured her I would catch up once I was done with the reality show. My parents have always supported my dreams.
BBNaija
When I was selected for BBNaija 2018, I didn’t go into the house with the intention of winning; I just wanted to be among the top five. But at some point, I didn’t think I would last long in the house as I became scared and overshadowed by other housemates. Being among the last five was a big surprise to me; I think God has a hand in my feat.
Changes
A lot of things have changed about me. I have a business of my own and I am open to a lot of opportunities right now. I am known by many now and also a graduate.
Graduation
I am happy I was able to graduate with my peers despite the time I spent at BBNaija. I am aware that a lot of people think I bought my certificate, but I really worked hard when I returned to school. I spoke with my lecturers on the way forward and I was asked to retake the examinations I missed. I had to sit for two examinations within a short period. I didn’t miss assignments and tests; I submitted all my assignments before I went for Big Brother.
Pressure
It has not been easy coping with the expectations and challenges that come with fame. Sometimes, I wish I could go back to my life before BBNaija but it is not possible. If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. Yes, truly I wish I could still go back to the former Nina because I don’t have my privacy any longer. I cannot even live the way I want, as people are watching me closely.
Picture theft
According to my business page handler, she collected a photo from someone and used it on my page because we had the hair. The next thing I saw was a lady accusing me of using her hair to promote my business. I try to ignore many things and replying her was unnecessary. I only used her picture; I didn’t take her hair. I don’t need negative things in my life, which explains why I didn’t take it seriously. I have developed a thick skin to negative comments and criticisms. I am getting used to social media and its drama, though I try as much as possible to stay away from it.
Men
To be honest with you, I meet admirers every day but I don’t take them seriously. I feel they are all interested in my fame. I am just friends with people who knew me before I became famous.
Miracle
Based on past experience, I try to keep my relationship private. My relationship with Miracle is personal. I regard myself as a romantic lady;as long as I love the person.
Acid threat on Cee-C
I don’t really want to talk about their issues (Cee-C, Tobi and Alex), but I don’t have anything against any former housemate. The fact that I have decided not to say a word on their feud doesn’t mean I didn’t see it.
Current projects
We are working on our new body products; soaps, creams and others. I am currently collaborating with Tiannah’s Empire and we will announce it soon. People can call me whatever they like but I call myself a businesswoman.
Fashion
I have always loved fashion since my childhood. The way I dress depends on my mood and where I’m heading to. However, I like pink and black colours.
Relaxation
I like to swim and stay indoors with my loved ones. Whenever I am home, I like to watch movies or read books on romance and business.
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*I love all her responses..she has really matured with answering questions!
Beautiful Nina,the sky is yours!!!
Fine girl Nina. Her handlers are really trying for her. She will go far by God’s grace.
ReplyDeleteWow, mama is super proud of you, saying a lot without saying nothing at all, the best way to give an interview
DeleteSmall girl with huge god. I wonder how her Christian mum reacted to her daughter's sexual prowess in the show
DeleteOne bv that looks like Nina will come here and start bashing her...just wait and see....
ReplyDeleteIf u wear that upside down F's of that so called Fendi T-shirt, pls come, come closer *kpas* u my friend is officially Razz!
ReplyDeleteKelvin Dat Edo Boi (Stellz Cousin)
Lmao
DeleteI hate seeing those tees on people. So fake
The original is nice o but unfortunately made the same same way....
DeleteOk.
ReplyDeleteSeen.
Congratulations for graduating with your peers..
Good news
Nina is so mature now 👏👏👏👏
ReplyDeleteNice interview
Is she celebrity enough to say she always wanted to be a ......nvm.
ReplyDeleteI think she should do more of magazine interviews instead of televised ones for now. Atleast they can review answers before printing.
ReplyDeleteI feel Nina might appear in the new episode of Tiannah’s empire reality show. Toyin can’t let such opportunity to increase viewing pass her😁
Nina Lee, using the picture is still wrong. Use yours going forward. Her best interview. One of the most improved housemate.
Hehehehe. Who helped Nina answer these questions oo.
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"According to my business page handler, she collected a photo from someone and used it on my page because we had the hair...."
ReplyDeleteErrr, sistah, if you 'had the hair', why didn't you kuku take a picture of the hair, instead of collecting a photo of the hair?
"I read books on romance and business."
You read??? You??? Read??? Buahahahahahahaha. And yet manage to sound like this??????? Buahahahahahahaha
Abi 'read' is code for something else? Wink wink
"The fact that I have decided not to say a word on their feud doesn’t mean...." ehhh ehn so you admit there is a FEUD?? A FEUD. There is a FEUD. So it is not just their fans fighting? There is a FEUD. Isssokay.
'I spoke with my lecturers on the way forward and I was asked to retake the examinations I missed. I had to sit for two examinations within a short period. I didn’t miss assignments and tests; I submitted all my assignments before I went for Big Brother.'
Chai, I doff hat, shake my sombolele for you. Please I wantu go for Big Buroda next year please ehn, how do I discuss 'way forward' with these lecturers? So all the time you were at Big Buroda. No assignment, no test? Your project topic nko? You got it three months before, abi three months after? Abi they say you should write about Big Buroda? Abeg, I want the way forward. I dinnor come to life to jump bus kakaraka. Please show me the way forward and how to submit assignment and test three months in advance and how to graduate after missing lectures for 4 months.
This money I mustu make am.
OMG anon u r crazy o!
DeleteYour last paragraph LMAO
Tank you for speaking my mind!! That your school must be very WACK Nina.
DeleteNina aka 'Way Forward'.
DeleteSomebody that stepped into school during graduation week and did all exams missed, submitted project topic etc etc.
So you too don guraduhate???
Abeg when is the next Big Brother auditions?
These disgusting tolex fans leave nina alone! Your stupid alex is not better than her in any way. You did all you could to find faults in her interview. I would bash the living day light out of alex but i know stella won't post
DeleteIn trying to bash Nina, you came off as clueless.... Did you defend your project before your final exam ?If Yes, not all schools are like that. During my time, I wrote my final exam in August and defended in October and hope you know that writing final exam doesn't mean you won't have extra year right?? Abi she's meant to tell you all of that so that y'all can still use it against her?? Na on top her matter una wan start educational reform abi???
DeleteThis is Nina's best Interview yet, let's not deny that fact !!
And oh yeah, there's an obvious feud among those 3 housemates .... Bye 😘
Tolex fans ooooo..... shame on you people. Go and collect your cloth from Alex. Leave Nina alone.
DeleteEnglish language and literary studies. That's interesting.😀😀😀😀
ReplyDeleteLol interesting indeed
DeleteIt has not been easy coping with the expectations and challenges that come with fame. Sometimes, I wish I could go back to my life before BBNaija but it is not possible. If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. Yes, truly I wish I could still go back to the former Nina because I don’t have my privacy any longer. I cannot even live the way I want, as opeople are watching me closely.
ReplyDeleteChisos.....nina ntor
Let her shut up. Full of lies!! See the way she is talking like as if we all no go school. So u retake exams and assignments 😎😎. Which university allow u retake exams if not that u hv bribe them. Hey am not hater to u becos am not a fan of u non even like u becos I gain nothing but stop making our lazy youths think is right. Bad educational system . Rubbish.
ReplyDeleteWhich kain bribe ?? There was a guy in my department, he fainted during an exam and was rushed to the hospital.... He missed the remaining exams and when he came back, he wrote the remaining even though he died before we could graduate .... And for all we know, Nina might have extra year and even if she bribed, she's not meant to say it out loud nah.... How do they please you people sef ??
DeleteHaahhaaa.....I just feel Nina and Miracle are just platonic friends now..no more gbenshing
ReplyDeleteWow!!
ReplyDeleteNina Nina glad to see you are growing up
ReplyDeleteChoi.Wesley my alma mater
ReplyDeleteFGGC Umuahia...my alma mater.
ReplyDeleteNina come and tell us the year you finished.
Wow...well Done Nina. Questions were perfectly answered.🤝👍 💖
ReplyDeleteLoll, in the land of the blind. The 1 eyed man is king. Ikwakwakwa
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