THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, October 18, 1995 TAG: 9510170069
SECTION: VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close-Up
LENGTH: Medium: 63 lines
One thing 4-year-old Coby Oluwabusola likes to do is compare muscles with his dad.
But little Coby has a way to go to catch up with his father, Anthony Oluwabusola. A power-lifter, Anthony's bulging biceps and impressive body strength have won him trophies time and again in many of the weight-lifting competitions he has entered. He hopes they'll do the trick again in December when he goes to the American Drug Free Power Lifting Association meet in Charlottesville.
A native of Nigeria, Anthony came to the United States to continue his education. Then the unexpected happened. ``I met my wife, I got married and I stayed,'' he said. That was 13 years ago, and now Virginia Beach is home.
Full name: Anthony Olukayode Oluwabusola.
Hometown: Nigeria (West Africa).
What brought you to the Beach? My wife dragged me down here to be closer to her family (next door close that is).
Birthdate: March 2, 1965.
Occupation: Produce assistant manager at the Farm Fresh on Dam Neck, Road.
Nickname: None.
Marital status: Married.
Children: One son, Coby, 4, and one daughter, Kera, 5 months.
What is your idea of a perfect day off? Playing with my kids.
Last smart thing you did: Married my wife.
Last dumb thing you did: Letting my wife help me with this questionnaire.
Favorite meal: Chicken and rice.
Favorite movies: Action - ``The Fugitive,'' ``True Lies,'' ``The Pelican Brief.''
Favorite song: ``I've got the Power'' (haven't been out in a while).
Last book read: Only read educational magazines - National Geographic.
Hobbies: Soccer, tennis, dancing.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? More money, more money, more money.
If you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? Spend more time at home instead of working all the time.
Secret vice: Strawberry shortcake.
Favorite restaurant: Chi-Chi's.
Your favorite night on the town: It's been so long, I couldn't even guess - like going dancing with my wife.
Favorite TV shows: ``National Geographic,'' ``60 Minutes,'' documentaries.
Favorite sport: Weight lifting of course.
Last vacation: Los Angeles to see my sister from Africa.
Pets: No way.
Worst job: Never had a bad job - honest work/ honest pay.
Of what achievements are you most proud? Getting my master's degree in international business.
What would you like as your epitaph? Here lies a simple man who trusted in God. (And look where that got me.) ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by DAVID B. HOLLINGSWORTH
by CNB