Actress Obioma Ofoegbu, popularly known as Obytheart, says she does not believe in splitting expenses equally in a relationship, arguing that men should take the financial lead.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, Ofoegbu said she would contribute financially from time to time but did not support a 50/50 arrangement.
“I certainly don’t believe in 50/50. I believe a man should take the lead financially, and I will be able to support from time to time, but not a 50/50 situation. I’m one to reciprocate gestures once you, as the man, take the initiative,” she said.
Asked about the opportunities she has received in the film industry, Ofoegbu credited her progress to her talent and God’s grace. She also said she did not believe her skin colour had given her an advantage in securing roles.
“I would say my opportunities have been driven by God’s grace and talent as well. I haven’t been in a room where casting directors are deliberating on who to select for a role. However, to the best of my knowledge and personal experience, I don’t think my skin colour has given me an advantage over another actor with a different skin colour.
“A lot of times, there are actors who are more talented, more ‘light-skinned’, and more charismatic than you are, but God’s grace is ever sufficient, so we keep moving,” Ofoegbu said.
Reflecting on her growth as an actress, Ofoegbu said she continues to develop with every role she takes on. She added that preparation and a change in mindset had helped her overcome doubts about her abilities.
“I think I’m still evolving, but with every role, I grow into a better version of myself as an actor than I was on my last job. I have discovered that there’s really no role I can’t deliver on as long as I put my mind to it and prepare thoroughly. I used to think I had limitations, but with time, I realised those limitations are simply a mindset,” she said.
Ofoegbu said she hopes to take on roles that challenge her and let her explore different aspects of her craft. Among the characters she would like to play are a hopeless romantic and an incorruptible lawyer.
“Oh yes, I’d love to play a hopeless romantic! Like a full-on romance movie where my love interest and I are obsessed with each other against all odds. The one that would have viewers kicking their feet when they watch, lol. That would be fun. I’ve never gotten the chance to play that before, but I know the opportunity will present itself in due time.
“I would also love to play the role of an incorruptible lawyer. In fact, there’s a number of them, but we can stop here for now,” she said.
