I Didn’t Fight Ebube, Empress Over Timaya — Anita Joseph

My name is Anita Joseph. I am an actress, a musician and a model. I am
from Anambra State.

Journey into Acting

I started acting in 2005. I was at the University of Calabar and saw a
friend who was acting. I told her I wanted to act and she promised
taking me to the National Theatre whenever I came to Lagos. She did
when I came to Lagos and I had my audition with Emeka Rollas. Then, I
did my first movie, 'Good Samaritan' with Obi Maduaga. That one-scene
role was not too short and it kick-started my acting career

Life of an actress

It is a queer life because there is no privacy. Everything you do and
say is made public. Any man you date is published on the pages of
magazines/newspapers. It is a life that lacks privacy. Though
interesting, there are times you don't want to have your pictures
splashed everywhere. I sing, I am a model and I'm sexy. So many people
say lots of negative things about me. I am not bothered. I have grown
a thick skin. It only makes me stronger because I didn't do those
things.

Handling fans

I treat my fans like friends. Fans are important in this profession
because they make or mar you. You have to be careful with your fans.
Embarrassed by fans? Yes, I remember when a man slapped my b*ttocks! I
acted in a film and the role was that of a lady sleeping with many
men. After the film, a man walked up to me and said he liked the way I
shook my b*ttocks in the movie. He wondered if that was how I shake it
in real life. I was embarrassed.

Dating fans

There is nothing wrong dating someone who loves and adores you. I have
dated some of my fans. The best person to date, sometimes, is your
fan. He loves what you are doing and you can act for him at home.

Relationship


I like men who are calm, calculated and someone I can learn from. I
like a responsible man who talks well. I cannot stick loud-mouthed
men.

Anita and controversies

I don't believe that. I am not a controversial actress. On Ebube
Nwagbo and Empress Njamah, the story was that I dated Timaya and KC
Fresh, and fought with these actresses over these men. I never had any
trouble with them over any man. We have never worked together on set.

Music

I love to sing and currently, I am compiling my works. My inspiration
is from everything around me— nature, human beings, animals, etc.

Fashion

I wear whatever suits me or fits into any occasion I am attending.
Also, my mood and the occasion determine what I wear. I love short
gowns and bum shorts. I like it when people look at me; it makes me
feel good. If you are a lady and nobody looks at you, then you should
go back and look at your mirror.

Me and tattoos

I love tattoos. Though painful, beauty comes with pains too. I have
tattoos in some areas of my body and I keep having more. It is so
addictive.