I will take Nollywood to Hollywood standards. AISHA GALADIMA.

THEO: I believe you are fine. Can you briefly introduce yourself to us? AISHA: I am Aisha A A Galadima THEO: What's A. A. In between your names? AISHA: Ashley Aitamunobomaba. THEO: Tell us about your growing up. AISHA: I am the 1st fruit of my parents, Alhaji Engr Buba Galadima from Yobe State and Bishop Deborah Ibim Alabraba from Rivers State. I was born in Maiduguri but I grew up in Port Harcourt. By GOD's Grace I was born with a silver spoon even though my parents got separated, I grew up like the Princess that is the meaning of my name. I went to the best schools etc, but unfortunately in the year 1998, 25th of January to be precise, I was involved in a ghastly motor accident, where my spine broke and my Spinal cord damaged, which led to my sitting on a wheelchair.

It happened in my year 2 in the university, I left school for few years, flew out of the country for treatment, came back and went back to school. I got my 1st degree, continued and got my 2nd degree (MBA) in Business Administration. I am very happy today because I am blessed with a handsome son (I call him Shona, meaning Sweetheart in India), the best parents especially my mum whom I called My World, and the sisters.

THEO: Which university did you attend? AISHA: Rivers State University Of Science And Technology, Nkpolu. In Port Harcourt THEO: And you did your masters there? AISHA: Yes in the same university THEO: Wow, that's interesting. So tell us a little about Shona's dad. AISHA: Sorry, I really can't talk about that. It's too sad for me to talk about. THEO: You mean both of you didn't get married? AISHA: No we didn't. He took a walk THEO: Is it because of the accident? AISHA: I had him after the accident. It was ok to date me but not to marry me I guess (scared of responsibilities)

THEO: He from Yobe too? AISHA: I really don't want to talk about him please THEO: Talking about it can make you feel more better, don't you think so too? AISHA: No please, I am not ready. THEO: Ok, so where do you reside presently? AISHA: Port Harcourt

THEO: With your mum and son? AISHA: Yeah THEO: Are you the only child? AISHA: We are 4 girls from my mum,and 21 kids from my dad. I am the 1st child from both parents. THEO: Wow, you mean your dad had a second wife? AISHA: He has 2nd, 3rd and 4th (late) after 2 years although when my mum left him. Hope this will not be in the records? THEO: Lol. You are funny. From the name of your dad he is surely a Muslim that mean you are Muslim too. AISHA: I am a Christian but he is a muslim THEO: How? AISHA: I am an adult and I am allowed to choose my religion THEO: Oh! So you were born as a Muslim and converted to christian? AISHA: All these questions na part of the interview? (Warri Pigin English) THEO: Lol, yes o. So tell us AISHA: I am a Christian by choice. THEO: Ok. So what led to your movie career?

AISHA: It's been my dream as a kid, so as an adult when I thought I was ready, tragedy struck (the accident) and I thought it was the end until I met a friend who is a director, Fred MayFord who told me it's still possible and he proved it by giving me a chance. THEO: That's nice to know. So what's your first movie title and what role did you act? AISHA: Actually it's not out yet, I acted the sub lead role, the director had some issues and is planning to make it a soap instead. THEO: Fred mayford is the director or the producer? AISHA: Both. A director and producer. Fred MayFord (DGN) THEO: Where was the movie shot? AISHA: In Port Harcourt THEO: How did you cope with your health while shooting the movie?

AISHA: It was stressful, but I enjoyed it because it's what I love and have passion for THEO: How did your mother took the news of your acting? AISHA: She said if it will make me happy then I should go ahead THEO: What about your dad? AISHA: I don't stay with him, so he doesn't know about it and besides he doesn't have time to watch movies, but as I said earlier, I am an adult and free to make decisions as long as it doesn't affect the images of my parents THEO: What if he find out, will he be happy with you? AISHA: He will not be angry THEO: Have you had any bad press as an actress? AISHA: How do you mean? THEO: I mean if the media had written any bad thing or negative thing about you as an actress. AISHA: No THEO: But you are aware that some actresses seduced producers to get roles

AISHA: I don't know how true that rumour is THEO: What about producers who will not give role until they sleep with an actress? AISHA: I also don't know how true that rumour is. No one has made advances at me before and no actress has complained to my hearing before concerning that THEO: Who are your role models in Nollywood? AISHA: Jennifer Eliogu and Ngozi Ezeonu THEO: How will you rate Nollywood? AISHA: Nollywood is growing fast. I am proud of her, although we have not arrived yet, THEO: What advice do you have for Nollywood producers? AISHA: Remain focus and always be ready to learn

THEO: Do you see your self growing from Nollywood to Hollywood? AISHA: By GOD's Grace, but there is no place like home. If I get the opportunity I will grab it, but I will love to be part of those that will take Nollywood to Hollywood standards if not higher. THEO: Good. What's your dislike? AISHA: I hate lies with a passion THEO: What about the things you love and like? AISHA: Sincerity, straight forwardness, and above all I love to be around those who love GOD like I do THEO: What kind of foods do you like? AISHA: Intercontinental dishes THEO: Do you cook? AISHA: Yes I do and I love and enjoy it THEO: What's your best colours? AISHA: Sky blue and white, but people say red and black fits me. I love all shades of blue THEO: I have seen you by the wheel in most of your pictures, do you drive? AISHA: Yes I drive but not with my legs, my car has its break, accelerator, etc by the steering. Everything I need to do with my legs, I do them with my hands. Hand control THEO: That's good to know. What languages do you speak?

AISHA: English and Kalabari THEO: You don't speak Hausa? AISHA: No I don't, I am not hausa sha (truly) THEO: But people from Yobe speaks Hausa. True? AISHA: It's a general language for the northerners. I am Kanuri Fulani, from Gashua in Damaturu, Yobe State THEO: Then you can speak Kanuri and Fulani languages? AISHA: I can't speak my dad's language because I didn't grow up with him, but I can speak my mum's own because she brought me up THEO: Ok. Is there chances of you walking upright again? AISHA: By GOD's Grace, yes I have faith, I will prove the medical doctor's report wrong THEO: Wow! God will do it for you. Amen. AISHA: Amen

THEO: What advice do you have for young ladies joining Nollywood? AISHA: Be yourself, do your job well and don't look down on anyone when climbing up that ladder of fame because without your fans you are nobody THEO: What should the Nigerian Government do for Nollywood? AISHA: They should support and assist them in any way they can THEO: And the Private companies like banks and industries? AISHA: They should also support and assist, I know it's not easy because of the high rate of fraud in the country, but they should investigate well and do the little they can

THEO: Do you have anyone in the mirror right now? AISHA: Anyone in the mirror, how do you mean? THEO: I mean if you have any man to marry right now. AISHA: No one right now THEO: So I can apply. Lol. AISHA: Lolz, no ooo THEO: That means someone is there! Lol AISHA: It's not my priority for now THEO: Ok. We are expecting the best from you soon? AISHA: By GOD's Grace THEO: Is really nice speaking with you. AISHA: The pleasure is mine THEO: May God Almighty bless you. AISHA: And bless you too sir THEO: Amen.