Actress, Blessing Jessica Obasi, is no stranger to the spotlight these days. Known for her dynamic performances and her enviable marriage to fellow actor Stan Nze, she has become a respected voice in the Nigerian entertainment industry. But in a recent interview, the actress took a moment to reflect on her humble beginnings, career struggles, and the lessons learned from love and partnership.
Obasi recounted one of her most embarrassing red-carpet moments — an incident that left a lasting impression and speaks volumes about the challenges of rising to fame.
“My earlier red-carpet moments were not great. When you are not really popular, the red carpet treats you like a nobody.”
She recalled attending the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) years ago with her then-boyfriend, now husband, Stan Nze. Though they held hands while walking in, the reception she received was a stark contrast to his.
“They asked me to kindly step aside while they took pictures of him,” she said. “He would try to bring me into the frame, but after one shot, they would still ask me to step aside.”
The incident, she said, was both overwhelming and humiliating. “Other entertainers were coming in for interviews and I kept getting pushed aside. It took the intervention of filmmaker Biodun Stephen to save the moment. She saw what was happening, pulled me aside, and consoled me. She had witnessed it all. Today, the narrative has changed. Now on the red carpet, na them dey rush me!. I am just grateful to God and to the two people who took a chance on me — Biodun Stephen and Niyi Akinmolayan,” she gushed.
Being married to a fellow actor often comes with public scrutiny, especially when it comes to age dynamics. For Obasi, who is older than her husband, the age difference has never been a source of conflict — in fact, she dismisses the conversation altogether.
“There is no age difference in marriage. We are married, so we are one. I see all the online chatter and I just laugh. The age gap is just two years, and it was never a topic of discussion even when we were dating. I honour my husband as my priest and father figure. All that talk about age is just noise,” she stated.
Despite being public figures, the couple has managed to avoid major conflicts, something Obasi attributes to Stan’s temperament and shared values.
“My husband is a peaceful man. We don’t clash a lot. He’s incredibly creative and has an eye for good stories. We mostly have conversations, not confrontations.”