Tayo Faniran: I once sold Okrika clothes
Akintayo John Faniran is simply known as Tayo and a former Big Brother Africa housemate, represented Nigeria during the ninth season of the show, where he became the runner-up on Day 63.
The actor cum model and fashionista has opened up on how he once bought and sold Okrika clothes, second-hand or used clothing, often imported from Europe and other countries.
In a radio interview with the Nollywood on Radio crew, Faniran revealed that he had to buy and sell second-hand clothes during his humble beginning.
“I remember those days when I used to go to Kantangua to buy Okrika and re-sell. I remember how I used to get clothing materials; take them to a tailor to give me a great design when I couldn’t afford designers. I am a thorough Oyo born. I don’t lie and pretend about that. I’m a Yoruba boy first and foremost, and I don’t hide that fact; neither am I ashamed of my origin. I speak a lot of Yoruba, but people don’t know,” he said.
Faniran further noted that he’s gifted to always spot opportunities that most people meet, and when he does, he takes charge and makes good use of the opportunity.
The 6ft hunk also said though he’s the least educated in his family with just a Higher National Diploma in Maritime Studies, he was a very brilliant young man while in school. He said he was so good in his academics that his teachers always told his parents how proud they were of him.