UP AND CLOSE WITH SILVERBIRD TV PERSONALITY, VICTORIA PEPPLE.

Experienced Broadcaster with a demonstrated history of delivering and analyzing current news stories. Skilled in Live Broadcast, News Writing, Film, Event Management, and Radio. She can light up any room with her lively personality. Victoria who hails from Bonny Island, Rivers state appreciates bluntness, adventure and good food.

What’s your Latest project as 2018 is gradually revealing itself?

Let’s just wait for 2018 to reveal itself but I will definitely be doing things a bit differently and that has started already as the show I have been anchoring for many years has kinda changed direction.

What has your experience been at Bonny Island and how has that shaped you as a Nigerian woman?

Bonny women are independent women so when I hear stories of Bonny women, I have to admit I swell with pride. These women do not conform to what society dictates but are comfortable in their own skin. That kind of defines me as an individual and I feel strong because of these qualities.

What is your favourite perfume?

I don’t have a favourite perfume, but I do love some perfumes above other. Miracle by and Lancome and Mon by Guerlain.

Are you a wine lover?

It really depends on my mood. But sweet wine is always preferred cos I have a sweet tooth. I think having a favourite one thing might deprive one of the beauties of the many options available. To enjoy life isn’t to stick to what we might feel is safe but to delve into the options available and bask in them. (And that’s what I believe ….. singing Donnie McClurkin)

Which international Actor was your biggest crush as a teenager?

Lol. I think Bruce Willis and when I see his movies I relive the crushes and the crushing all over again. He has aged well but I loved Micheal Jackson a lot more.

Do you think marriage is overrated in Nigeria and Africa, from your experience what’s your take?

Yes I think marriage is over rated in our society. We are so focused on the wrong things. Marriage is an institution; we pay more attention to the process than the marriage itself. It’s a case of the end justifies the means for most people. If a “happily ever “is ones goal, let us pay more attention to the qualities that will make it what we desire. Let’s be honest with ourselves and our partners. Let nobody define marriage for us. When we understand what we want, we can love and appreciate our partners better. It’s not just about what you want but also what you can offer.

What’s your take on Broadcasting in Nigeria?

I think Nigerians are crazy, spontaneous and a good number of us are open to seeing exciting stuff on television, content wise and even delivery. Growth is very evident and we are trying to be at par with the Western World and in some ways we are. A lot of people would say that our audience affects our delivery and they are kinda right. There’s also comparison of the quality of equipment. Good equipment is expensive and some stations or even individuals can afford some of the really good equipments. There are several other factors but all in all we are doing well in Nigeria, though we set the pace for some African countries there’s still room for growth.

Let us in on your growing up and educational qualifications, your fans are very curious.

I grew up with my folks in Lagos. For a while I was the only kid as my elder sister was already married. So today I have five nieces and one nephew. The family has grown beyond that and I am also a grand aunt to five cuties. My younger brother came along later and he is in secondary school now. My Primary Education was in Learning Field Nursery and Primary School, Satellite Town while my Secondary Education was in Federal Government Girls’ College Shagamu and my First Degree is from Lagos State University, Ojo Campus where I studied Literature in English. My parents were strict while I was growing up, so strict that I even went to University from home. At that time LASU had no hostels on campus.

What was the experience you had that made you so happy and the ones you just wanted to shut the world out?

I can be pretty much a happy person. Healthy relationships make me happy. Unhealthy relationships where there’s dishonesty without any guilt or apology from the offender can be really hurtful. I tend to avoid people like that.

Thanks for your time.