By Ayo Onikoyi
Nollywood actress and producer Judith Nneji, popularly known by her stage name Princess Ficky, has urged young people to treat sex as something sacred, advising them to abstain from premarital sex and embrace the values of courtship before marriage.

Speaking in a chat with Potpourri, the actress said sex should not be trivialised, stressing that marriage is a divine institution that deserves respect from both partners.

“Sex is meant to be sacred. Youths of our days should avoid premarital sex. Marriage is a legal relationship ordained by God and should be respected by both parties. There should also be courtship before marriage so that both people can understand each other better before settling down,” she said.

Sharing her thoughts on beauty and sexuality, Nneji maintained that being sexy should remain a private affair between couples, adding that women should avoid unnecessarily flaunting their bodies.

“Being sexy should be a thing between a man and his woman in private. It is wrong for a woman to flaunt her endowment because it can attract the wrong set of people,” she stated.

An HND holder in Public Administration, Nneji disclosed that her passion for acting began in childhood when she organised play-acting sessions with her friends, assigning roles and directing them. According to her, that childhood dream became a reality in 2011 when she landed a role in the movie Sin of the Flesh, which marked the beginning of her professional acting career.

The actress admitted that financing quality productions remains one of the biggest hurdles for filmmakers.

“Money was a big challenge because you need good funding to produce quality films,” she said.

Reflecting on her career journey, Nneji described the rejection of one of her movies by DStv as one of her lowest moments. However, she recalled that her fortunes changed when ROK TV expressed interest in some of her productions and eventually acquired them.

“The lesson I learnt is never to give up,” she added.

Although social media has become an essential tool for many entertainers, Nneji admitted she is not particularly active on the various platforms.

“I am not really a social media person,” she said.

On the kind of roles she would never accept, the actress made it clear that nudity is a line she would never cross.

“I can’t act nude,” she declared.

She also believes her camera-friendly appearance has contributed significantly to her growth in the industry.

“I think my face is my selling point because I’m camera friendly,” she noted.

Speaking about relationships, Nneji revealed that she has experienced heartbreak after being left for another person but said she eventually moved on and found someone better.

Asked what qualities attract or discourage her in the opposite sex, she identified bragging and insincerity as major turn-offs.

On feminism, she described it as advocating equal rights and opportunities for everyone regardless of gender but clarified that she does not identify as a feminist.

Looking beyond acting, Nneji revealed plans to establish a foundation dedicated to mentoring and coaching young people who aspire to build successful careers in the entertainment industry.

She also disclosed that one of the biggest sacrifices she has made for her acting career was ending relationships that did not align with her professional ambitions.

Despite the challenges, the actress believes acting is financially rewarding and capable of paying the bills.
Commenting on the trend of young women dating older men, Nneji argued that love should not be judged by age alone.

“Not all sugar daddies are married men. Love has nothing to do with age. People have the right to love whoever they choose,” she said.

Recalling one of her most unforgettable experiences as an actress, Nneji revealed that she once had to sleep inside a location bus during a movie production, an experience she says remains etched in her memory.