SOCIETY LADY, ABIOLA OLAWOYIN @ 40: “I Missed Adolescent Fun, But No Regrets” 

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abiolaa AbiolaAbiolaAbiola Olawoyin, is a Nigerian woman, based in America and stylish by every standard. The celebrity nurse is one of those women of virtue that are Nigeria’s pride abroad. Recently, the beautiful lady celebrated her 40th birthday where friends and family members were gathered to honour her. In this interview with Global Excellence magazine, Abiola relives vividly her journey to fame, life at 40, future plans, and more.

 

How would you describe yourself?

I’m a God fearing child, generous, beautiful, a fashionista and proud mother of four beautiful children.

 

How do you feel celebrating 40 years?

I felt great. I still the feel like a 20 year-old. In fact, on my birthday, I was made breakfast in bed by my kids. Turning 40 is a blessing, and looking back, I give God the glory for His faithfulness. It’s been a long journey; you fall down, you get up, it had happened to me so many times but thank God I’m still standing.

 

How was your growing like?

My growing up was tough especially seeing my parents strugling to make ends meet, seeing them hustling to take care of us. I remember walking many miles to school after hawking for my mother. But when I got into high school things changed a little.

Let’s talk about your parental and educational background?

I wasn’t born with silver spoon but my parents were very hardworking and we were comfortable. I’m from a family of seven, I’m the third child, my dad was a disciplinarian and he was very protective of his daughters. I lived in Lagos all my life. I went to elementary and high schools in Lagos. I attended Opebi Grammar School, Allen Avenue and I enjoyed my high school days. I was later admitted into the Lagos State University. After that, I left for America to study in 1998.

 

Tell us about your profession and why did you choose nursing above any other profession?

I’m naturally a very passionate and caring person, so caring has been my way from childhood. What actually motivated me into this job was the case of my grand mum. She was on sick bed and I was so young. I was by her side and I couldn’t help her though I would have loved to. All I did was just staring at her helplessly. And when she was taken to the hospital and she died, it saddened me and I regretted not being able to help her. That was the starting point of my love for nursing.


Tell us about your challenges while building your career?

It was tough for me in Nigeria because my parents had to struggle to pay my school fees. But in the US, God made things easier because of the policy of the government which offers students free federal loans.
What’s your style like?

I’ve been a fashionable person since childhood. I always dressed up for church and birthday parties even when no one invited me. I grew up taking care of my looks. And I got lots of compliments from guys.

What informs what you wear?

The atmosphere does; the kind of event or party, whatever I put on fits perfectly.

Where do you shop for your wears?

I do shopping mostly online. I’m not very good at shopping (laughs). Once in a while, I shop at the mall, Macy, Victoria Secret, and so on, but I try to control my spending by shopping online.
Which is your most expensive fashion item?

Oh! I love shoes and bags. Funny enough, I have more shoes and bags than clothes.

What other businesses are you into?

I do home healthcare in Georgia. And I’m setting up a shoes and bags online shop soon.

 

How would you describe wearing heavy makeups?

Makeups are used by all ladies but going natural is the best. I wear makeup but only light touchups and i do it occasionally; only when I’m going to parties. We are all beautiful naturally in our own ways.
What is your resolution at 40?

I’m not making babies anymore. I’m getting into a new business, I’m staying fit, eating right and exercising more and I would also be opening an orphanage in Nigeria this year.

 

Do you have any regret in life?

I married too early, at 22 but I won’t call that a regret. I missed parts of the adolescent fun.