Read the interview after the cut…
Ø How
did you get on board Studio 53 Extra
I flew in from Ghana to Lagos for the audition in 2013. A
few months later, I got a call from the producing company and Africa Magic that
I was chosen to be the next co-host on 53 Extra. I remember asking the lady if
this was a prank or to be real. She kept laughing at my genuine surprise. When she
finally convinced me that it was for real, I almost passed out with joy! It was
a great day!
Ø What
is it like being a presenter of 53 Extra? Has it impacted your life in anyway
I believe that one of the main reasons why I even have
the privilege of being on Allure magazine today and other platforms is because
of 53 Extra and the amazing opportunity that it offers. In less than 2 years,
it has not only taught me a lot about presenting and also given me a solid
foundation to build the ‘Sika Osei’ brand for which I am very grateful.
Ø Before
53 Extra, what were you doing?
Well, I was in Law School in Ghana studying to get my
LL.B (Bachelor of Law) degree whilst simultaneously presenting a show on local
terrestrial television.
Ø Your
bio says you grew up in Lesotho, America and India. How did the culture impact
your life?
Each country came with its own experiences. It was a
period of constant movement from one country to another, which meant that I made
and lost friends very easily. However, it was a great learning experience. It broadened
my mind and world view.
The many cultures have given me great adaptive skills
useful for wherever I find myself. I have become a citizen of the world because
of that.
Ø What
was your big breakthrough?
53 Extra with a doubt!
Ø What
do you love most about your job?
Not to sound sappy or cheesy, I truly love that I have
found a job that doesn’t feel like a job but is truly an extension of me and
through it. I am getting to inspire other young girls and boys to also follow
their passion.
I love getting to meet all the people that we interviewed
and the network I continue to build as a result. It is really awesome that I get
to share my gift and live my destiny every day.
Ø What
does style mean to you?
Style means freedom and confidence to be who you are
through your clothes. So, in effect, style must be comfortable and uniquely
you.
Ø Being
in the public eye, does your new job put some sort of pressure on your wardrobe?
Oh yes, it does. It’s a blessing that we have stylists and
designers who graciously allow us to wear their clothes and look beautiful on
the red carpet, at events etc. thanks to them all. But in general, there is a
higher expectation of you to be a ‘fashionista’ of some sort just because you are
a public personality, which not all of us are. So, for me, it’s important to
always try and look presentable and classy and not succumb to the pressure.
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