Halima Abubakar has said if not that she was not picked to join the
Super Falcons from the club she played with then, Jegede Babes, she would have
become a footballer today. The actress said she regrets not pushing her career in
soccer forward then, because she now sees the money footballers make and now
feels bad about it.
She also mentioned she started colour-blocking in Nigeria, before
Nigerian ladies took over the trend. She said at first people insulted her, and
when she didn’t stop, they started copying her and that was how colour blocking
started. She is happy she is a trendsetter, she said. Enjoy the interview
conducted by Ademola Olonilua of Punch below...
What was your dream job while growing up?
Actually, I thought I was going to become a lawyer because I love
arguing. I also developed the passion for football and thought I would become a
footballer at a point in my life. I had a lot of passion while I was growing up
and I was confused at a point about what I wanted to become in life.
Did you eventually play football at any point in your life?
I played with Jegede Babes and I was meant to be drafted to the Super
Falcons but I did not make the list and my career was cut short. I was not a
very good runner. Looking back, I actually regret not pushing my football
career.
Why do you have regrets?
Because I see the success and money footballers are making. Also,
footballers are making a lot of impact in the world. I am equally grateful for
my chosen career in acting. I am proud of where the industry has taken us. I
might not be rich but I am very knowledgeable.
Do you see
yourself as a trendsetter or you follow trends?
I am definitely a trendsetter. I’m eccentric and weird in my
style. Sometimes, I don’t get it right but I am happy with the result. I’m
always glad that I’m not copying anyone. In fact people copy me. When I started
colour blocking, it was just for the fun of it and not because I did not know
that I should not have more than three colours on my outfit.
So, you started
the colour blocking trend?
Yes and people were criticising me but shortly after, they
started doing the same thing. At a point, I outgrew that phase. I just believe
people judge too much.
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