For popular Nollywood actress, Rechael Okonkwo, she’s not like many other entertainers that would do anything to be in the spotlight.
She revealed reasons she doesn’t follow celebrity trends during an Instagram Live chat with another actress, Judith Audu.
She said, “Don’t follow trends. Before you follow any trend, ask yourself if it is in sync with your vision. And does it align with where you want to be? Everything is not meant for everybody. You must not do things because you think the other person is doing it. If it is negative, do not do it. Do not be in a hurry to prove a point. That has drained a lot of people financially, morally and physically. It looks like they are running but no one is pursuing them. Don’t be in a hurry to trend. When great things happen in your life, people would genuinely celebrate you. You don’t have to be on all blogs to be great. I think it does more damage than good. It’s not just about the fame for me; it’s also about integrity, morals, values and a good name. Don’ trend for bad things my brothers and sisters. A time would come when those people you think are not watching would call you to say they are proud of you. Growth is a process; it’s not something that would happen overnight.”
Okonkwo, who was earlier in the year appointed as an Enugu State ambassador for Youth Development, maintained that she wasn’t expecting the appointment when she got it. “I was emotional. Inasmuch as I campaigned for the incumbent governor vigorously, I didn’t really expect the appointment. He has been to the carnival I organise twice. He probably saw my passion for touching lives and helping people; maybe, that was why I was given the appointment. I actually cried” she said.