Why I prefer sex before marriage — Oluwaseyi Edun

Sensuously beautiful Seyi Edun is a budding actress who
has not only found her place in the world of acting but also
taking giant strides as a movie producer. As new as she is
on the scene, Seyi is already being regarded as one of the
fast rising stars to watch out for in the Yoruba sector of
Nollywood.
In this chat with Potpourri, Seyi talks about her life as an
actress, a producer and the concept behind her first
produced movie ‘Eja Nla’.  She also talks about her
fondness for the pop star, D’Banj, her love life and several
sundry issues:
Have you always wanted to be an actress?
I didn’t set out to be an actress. I joined the industry in
2009 through my younger sister who happens to be a
scriptwriter. I joined the House of Wisdom caucus .  I
graduated in 2011 and also produced my first movie in
2011
Why are you called Eja Nla?
I got the name Eja Nla from D  Banj. I love D  banj so
much. I love his music and personality so I just decided to
come up with something unique and  produced a movie
around that name. The name stuck ever since.
What is your most challenging movie role?
My most challenging movie role is in Ogo Olorun. It’s a
movie where I had to speak Yoruba all through. Not just
conventional Yoruba, but Yoruba rooted in proverbs and
folklore. It was really challenging because I wasn’t
permitted to fuse English with  myYoruba. I didn’t find it
easy, especially with the Yoruba proverbs.
Can you date any of your colleagues?
Yes and no. Yes, because you never can tell where you will
find love, but presently I will say no , I can’t date any of
my colleagues.
What would you consider the good side and bad side of
being an actress?
The good side of being an actress is that you are a known
face and doors open for you as a result of your fame. While
the bad side involves having to deal with scandals and nosy
journalists. As an actress there is no way you can prevent
some bad things being writen about you. It is a sweet and
sour experience.
What are the challenges of being a movie producer?
Movie production is not easy at all. We face challenges
from monetary to logistics. At times, the timeline of
production doesn’t just agree with your time-table. A film of
couple of weeks may end up running into months and this
may stretch the budget and make you incur more expenses.
But the biggest challenge is money, getting money to
bankroll your production.
What will you consider as your favourite qualities in a man?
I love a responsible man, God-fearing, not extremely
handsome and not too ugly. I also don’t want someone
who is extremely rich. I love a man with a good heart,
someone who will love   me for who I am.
Have you ever been heartbroken?
Yes I have, and I don’t want to be heartbroken anymore.
Heartbreak is not a good thing. When one is heartbroken it
hurts and weighs you down. You feel like your life has
been thrown into a puddle and the truth is that it’s the
person that one loves that breaks one’s heart.
Can you quit acting for your relationship?
That is why I said earlier that I love a man who understands
me for who I am and my man cannot tell me to quit
acting because of our relationship.
What does sex means to you?

Sex is a good thing, we are all sexual beings. Our
sexuality is linked with   the rest of our lives. It’s a sort of
bond between two people, a form of expression that goes
behond the ordinary intimacy shared. It’s a good thing.
What is your take on sex before marriage?
I think it’s an individual thing. Once you are an adult and
you think you are ready, go for it. Personally, I think sex
before marriage is good. Because it will make you know
your partner well before going into marriage. So if there is
anything you are not comfortable with, you have an ample
time to correct it before actually going into the lifetime
contract of marriage. Doing it before marriage also reduces
adultery and fornication. It is also a good way of studying
your partner before you get committed to him or her.
What will you consider the sexiest part of your body?
I will choose my leg as the sexiest part of   my body.
People often tell me I have got sexy legs, so I will choose
my legs.