I don’t care about assumptions people make about me — Seyi Hunter

By Ayo Onikoyi

Nollywood actress, filmmaker and adult entertainment consultant, Seyi Hunter has openee up about her personality and the misconceptions surrounding her career, insisting that she is not bothered by what people think about her.

Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, Hunter said her public personality is largely a reflection of who she really is and not simply a character created for attention.

“A lot of what people see is actually me. I’m naturally bold, daring, outspoken and I’ve never been the type to live my life according to what people think I should be doing. Of course, Seyi Hunter is also a brand, and I’ve been very deliberate about building that brand, but I didn’t have to create a fake personality to do it. I think what makes my brand work is that I’m not afraid to be myself. I’ll do things other people are too scared to do, and I’ll say things other people are thinking but won’t say.

On the changing entertainment industry and the increasing influence of social media, Hunter said talent remains important but cannot guarantee visibility on its own.

“Talent matters, but let’s be honest: talent alone is not enough anymore. You can be extremely talented and still be invisible if nobody knows you exist. Social media has changed the game. Today, you have to understand visibility, branding and how to sell yourself. And I don’t see anything wrong with that. If you have a talent, why hide it? I think the real advantage is knowing how to combine the two. Your branding gets people to notice you, but your talent, consistency and ability to deliver determine whether they stay. I’ve always understood the importance of visibility. I’m not going to sit somewhere waiting for people to discover me. If I want attention for what I’m doing, I’ll create…