Actress and reality TV personality Venita Akpofure has highlighted the importance of setting firm boundaries in both personal and professional relationships.
In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, she explained that being overly friendly can often be misunderstood, leading people to take undue advantage.
“You just need not to be too friendly. When you are too friendly, people take your friendliness as a sign of access. It’s better to be called a ‘bitch’, to be feared and respected, than to be seen as too casual. That’s how I see it,” she said.
Speaking on her career path, Akpofure clarified that her move from modelling to acting was not a drastic change but a natural evolution of her creative journey.
“My move from modelling to acting isn’t something I’d call reinvention; it’s more of an expansion. And honestly, staying relevant hasn’t been overly difficult for me. We bless God,” she noted.
She also addressed the realities that come with fame, cautioning that public figures must be prepared for periods of reduced visibility and learn how to adapt.
“Many public figures don’t understand that there will be pauses at some point. If you don’t learn how to adapt or flip the script organically, you may end up stuck and forgotten,” she warned.
Reflecting on her personal growth, the actress added that she embraces every stage of her life and identity.
“All versions of me serve me. I don’t let the baby part of me go. I don’t let the girl part of me go. I don’t let the teenage me go.”
