Fashion, for Nollywood actress, Grace Amah, is all about being in a positive mood. The delectable Ebonyi State native reveals that her style is simple and classy. But she says it all depends on how she’s feeling at the moment.
“Fashion, for me, literally means a way of doing things. It could be attitude, what is in vogue or style. For me, fashion only makes meaning to me where what I do or wear appeals positively to another person. If I say that I like your fashion, it may imply that I like your way of dressing, way of speaking, way of responding to people or manner of reaching out to others,” she says.
Grace further says that fashion simply means good appearance, good communication with others in words and action, good style and appreciable attitude to the public.
“As a public person, the moment people no longer respect what I do, it means I am out of fashion. Fashion may mean many things to many people, including those who appear nude in the press and social media; all are said to be fashion or things in vogue.
“But in reality, fashion ought to be things that reflect more positively of my attitude or way of life, style, which includes dressing and way of relating with others,” she says.
The Creative Arts graduate appeared in her first movie in 1999, “Chain Reaction,” and since then, she has gone on to establish herself as a popular face in movies and on TV.
She was also part of the TV series aired on the Nigerian Television Authority between 2002 and 2003.
Her role in the Teco Benson movie, “Elastic Limit,” and the popular television series, Super Story (One Bad Apple), really brought the single mother of one into limelight.
She attended Yaba Model Primary School for her primary school education, Stadium High School, Surulere, and the University of Lagos, where she studied Creative Arts.
As regards her style and attire, Grace remarks, “Though I am not addicted to any particular fabric, whether native or western, I have always had more of native attire in different styles.
In fact, at a time when many countries of the world are showcasing their uniqueness in cultural content, which includes way of dressing, it is only necessary we promote what we have, part of which is our “Ankara” and others. So, I use more of native than western dresses.”
Fashion, for me, literally means a way of doing things. It could be attitude, what is in vogue or style. For me, fashion only makes meaning to me where what I do or wear appeals positively to another person
In recognition of her achievement as an actress, Grace has got some Awards over the years. Her first and most valuable award was the one from Ebonyi State Government as Ambassador of the State 2015. Others are Ambassador of NDLEA 2016, African Film Awards UK 2007, Symbol of Hope Inspiring Personality Award 2015 and Face of LEC 2014, among others.
Apart from acting, Grace is also into business and will soon be launching her own foundation, which targets widows and the most indigent in the society
