Glamour and grace are no strangers to Kate Henshaw, popularly known as "Kate The Great."

Kate is an award-winning actress and is one of the most popular and loved Nollywood actresses. She has a long and illustrious career spanning 30 years and has developed a strong reputation due to her talent and integrity.

Kate is a decorated and stylish actress known for her role as Eringa in the 2007 film "Stronger Than Pain," for which she won an African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Kate is a veteran, having appeared in over 45 movies. She has also served as a judge on "Nigeria’s Got Talent" and the CBS talent show "The World’s Best."

Kate Henshaw joins host Ugochi Onyewu to discuss her career as an actress, along with the pressures, responsibilities, and blessings of living in the public spotlight. 

When asked what legacy she wants to leave, Kate refers to the Beyonce song “I Was Here.” This song sums up the type of legacy that she would like to leave.

This was such a warm and heart-stirring conversation.

Follow Kate on Instagram at @k8henshaw.

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