As fashion pacesetter, I don’t follow trends –Theodora Etidia

Theodora Etidia is a Computer Engineering graduate of Delta State Polytechnic. She, however, took to gospel music and fashion designing because of her passion for them. In this interview withADAEZE AMOS, she unveils her style and motivation, among others

Aside from fashion, what else do you do?

Although I’m a computer engineer by profession, I make a living from music. I’m a gospel artiste. I’m also a fashion designer because from the outset, I had always loved fashion. I’m a fashionista, but most importantly I am just me. Being me is all that matters when it comes to style because style is the expression of yourself without voicing out.

What fashion item forms a larger part of your wardrobe?

My shoes because I must be elegant. I like high-heeled shoes because they have a special way of adding panache to your looks and style.

Do you follow trends?

I don’t, rather I set the pace when it comes to trends. I’m a pacesetter in fashion.

How do you think the world would have looked without fashion?

The world would have definitely looked boring. It would have lacked colour and definitely looked bleak. But the world with fashion is colourful, exciting and thrilling.

What inspires your designs?

Africa and nature inspire my designs. What I see around me even as I travel of course helps me a lot. One thing with me is that I don’t copy styles I see on people sheepishly. I try to create mine. If I should copy, it’s not precisely. I make my own look different and better.

As a gospel artiste, how do you get your songs?

Life generally inspires my songs. My life experiences and those of my friends, loved ones and family inspire my songs. There is nothing God should not be glorified for. When I want to be inspired, I listen to all kinds of music. But reggae is my favourite

When you are heartbroken, what do you do?

I sing myself out of it! I believe that music is the food of the soul. I try to nourish my soul with songs. I sing to heal my broken hearted. This works for me.

What is your philosophy of life?

My life philosophy is the belief on my slogan which says, ‘life has no remote control, get up and change

it!’

What lesson has life taught you?

Life has taught me to get up and get things done!

What kind of books do you read?

Motivational books because they help me to be focused