Life is a movie, so why be anything other than the main character? These very effective ways will help you stand out and live your superstar life. 

Dress the part

With all the talk about dressing how you want to be addressed, do you still need us to say this? Forget all these white and black you’re always wearing like a law student and invest in more colourful clothing. Platform heels, leather, those okada man-type glasses. You can even cut and dye your hair… Show your colours.

Strut, don’t walk

The world is your runway, so start acting like it. 

Have money

I don’t think we have to explain this.

Quit your job

How can you be the main character when you’re allowing someone to dictate what you do with your day? Make it make sense, please.

Have an opinion about everything

Just insert yourself in every conversation. You can never let yourself be sidelined.

Don’t follow trends

Basic person who? Certainly not you. When everyone’s doing one thing, do the opposite. For instance, if they’re wearing high waist jeans, wear low waist.

Be the leader of your friend group

What else screams the main character than being the self-appointed leader of a friend group? Nothing!

Always call out your haters 

With how fabulous you are, are we really surprised you have haters? So whether it’s on IG, WhatsApp or Twitter, make sure you never fail to make a post addressing your haters.

Don’t limit yourself to societal expectations 

You’re the only one who matters, so why would you care about what an “extra” is trying to say in your story?

It’s time to take control of your narrative and shine wherever you find yourself, regardless of norms and expectations. Join the Bold conversation, and don’t be afraid to #ShowYourColours.  

Follow @BoldNig on Twitter and Bold_NG on Instagram to join the conversation.

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