Liquorose Reveals Childhood Hustles and Early Trading Experience

Former Big Brother Naija housemate and Nigerian dancer Roseline Omokhoa Afije, widely known as Liquorose, has shared new insights into her early life, revealing that she once engaged in petty trading, including hawking food in the market, despite coming from what she described as an “average but comfortable” home.

Speaking in a recent podcast interview with media personality VJ Adams, Liquorose said her interest in business developed at a young age, even though her mother owned a movie cassette rental shop where her older siblings often stopped her from assisting. Driven by curiosity and a desire to earn independently, she ventured into trading on her own.

“I hawked food—cooked rice—in the market. After school, I would prepare the food, arrange it and carry it on my head to sell. We were not a poor family; I just really loved doing business,” she recounted. She added that she also bought Okirika clothing from Yaba market to resell, in addition to selling toys. Her family eventually discovered her activities and reprimanded her. She was about eight or nine years old at the time.

Liquorose also spoke about her evolving interests, noting that if she were to make major investments in 2025, she would consider the Airbnb sector or content creation, aligning with her expanding creative pursuits.

Addressing personal habits she has been working to improve, the dancer admitted that she often ignores calls and tends to avoid confronting issues even when they affect her deeply. “I can endure things I shouldn’t, just to make someone else happy. Then I go back to my room and cry about it,” she said, adding that turning 30 motivated her to be more assertive.

On how she manages emotional lows, she explained that crying helps her relax and is a genuine part of her emotional expression. Liquorose further disclosed that she previously struggled with anger issues but worked on them before entering Big Brother Naija, stating that a lack of self-control could have cost her more during the show.