Friday, September 6, 2013
Meet Dayo Ojo aka Akere, Live Music Magician
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| Dayo Ojo aka Akere |
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Exclusive interview with young and beautiful British-Nigerian stunning singer, Mya K
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| Mya K |
When I was first contacted to meet the young and talented singer, I wondered what it would feel like conversing with a twelve years old.
However, I was taken aback by her deep sense of maturity and sunesis as she fired up about her life and music.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Birthday Memoirs and Life of Popular SA based Nigerian Deejay Sulex.
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| Deejay Sulex |
The classic birthday show was well represented by SA based entertainers like Sho lee, St Seaba, Dudu, Lucci Gucci, Dj funn, Dj Kool, Bomb shelter entertainment, as well as reigning gagacious Nigerian music artiste Chuddy K, and other top ballerz...
With the fading euphoria, deejay Sulex brings back memoirs of the celebration as well as sharing his unique lifestyle to Olori Wendy for all to know.
Congratulations on your recent birthday and successful celebrations. Your Black costume birthday party was awesome, however, why the colour "black"? What does it signify?
Actually it is just to have something different from every other sleek party, as you know, you can't go wrong with a black outfit. So having a black costume dress code, I guess it is unique.
Something different from every other party.
You seem to have been here (South Africa) quite awhile, how long have you been in this country and what motivated you to pursue your career here?
I have been living here for precisely fourteen years (14) now. First of all, it was for the love of the music because i love partying a lot. My room mates then used to complain Lol.
I actually got to discover myself when things were very rough and could not even have a daily meal. Besides I've always had the love for music and thought I could be a Deejay.
Obviously, you are quite recognized and successful in your career here despite there are other Nigerian Deejays playing here as well. What's the magic?
The magic is I'm hard working and focused, then God's blessings.
Deejays are highly celebrated here, especially financially, would you say SA based Deejays earn better than their Nigerian counterparts, and why?
Ahh !!! nah !!!, not really, I feel wherever you are is all about God's favour, the difference between here and Nigeria is twenty-four (24) hours electricity. It makes things more easier and faster.
Is there a reason all songs in South Africa follow the same Kwaito beat, even when mixed with other genres of music?
Coming to SA music, yea!!, They do have good music but I guess less talents. It's like most artistes kind of follow same patterns here compared to Nigeria, Perhaps there could be other reasons.
What's your most memorable moment (good or bad) playing at a gig?
Hmmm !!!, guess one of my good memory was at Nelspruit 2002, because lots of people couldn't believe I'm a Nigerian playing good South African music.
Also, you know how it is with deejay's, girls !!! girls !!! girls !!!, met with this crazy one, she was all over my life, both at work and private life, got me locked up for months for the fact she knew I was trying to skip her.
Is there any other business you are involved in or you would say this form of entertainment is highly rewarding to pay your bills?
Yea, all my life is based on the industry. There is a saying that cut your coat according to your size. I don't go beyond my limit, I don't need to impress anyone.
Obviously we have more of male deejays around the world, In your opinion is it harder for girl to become famous deejay?
For me it is once she is good at what she is doing, she just need to keep it up with time, she will definitely be there. Though there could be challenges as nothing good comes easy in life.
How long have you been a DeeJay and What inspired you to become a deejay? Were your family in support when you began this line of career?
I have been a deejay for twelve (12) years now my family gave me their full support. I got inspired by my immediate big brother Toyin Yusuf known as Legal mixer then.
Your favorite song? Your favorite artiste?, Best genre? Best preference; old skool or new skool?
Lol, I love all good music preferably hiphop and dancehall. I have got lots of favorite artistes ok. Old skool is Bobby Brown, New skool is Wizkid.
Below are other pictures of the Exclusive Black Costume Party held in Europa.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
A memorable interview with Nigerian born, SA based popular saxophonist Ayo Solanke
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Appreciating his music, I had no choice than to chat with him to know further about his world of music..
Beautiful performance at your Winnies, Wendywood Gig!, fantastic band !! What is unique about your band? ...
First of all I would like to say that I don't just have a band but I've got a team.
The most unique thing about my team is that we are family.
I've known and have been working with some the guys for as long as 6 years so we watch each other's back as a family, respect each other and do our job excellently as professionals
Llewelyn George plays the Piano, keyboards and back up Vocals
Eddie Steyn handles the Bass Guitar and back up Vocals
Leeroy Sauls Drums and back up Vocals
Bongiwe Silinda is the Lead and back up vocalist
I, Ayo Solanke is in charge of Saxophones and I'm a dancer, lol !!.
How long do you have to rehearse for each show? What does rehearsals entail?
Rehearsals time and schedule are not always fixed as it depends on the nature of the performance but I would say we spend between two to five rehearsals of at least four to eight hours to prepare
The real task of rehearsals is the repertoire (song selection) which as I mentioned earlier; depends on the occasion, event or venue.
Once we decide on the material needed, we get together, learn the songs as a team, decide how exactly we want it to sound.
However, one thing that has always made the task productive is working from a list, that way we are able to track our progress and build up from there
What kind of jazz artiste are you and why that stream of music?
I am a Jazz and Soul saxophonist with Afro-contemporal influences.
I didn't chose my style or my sound, it chose me.
I found myself drawn to this particular sound and can't seem to be able to resist exploring it more and more. It is the one sound that's most natural to me. So, I didn't choose it, it drew me with it's beauty just as child is drawn to a bird.
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You are a Nigerian based in South Africa, why South Africa and not any part of the world? How has the journey been so far in a foreign land? .
I came to South Africa for the first time out of curiosity, to explore and find out what was the success secret of the South African music industry that caused it to be one of the most organized in the African continent and also to learn from the people and hopefully integrate some of those things in my music.
However, the journey like every one has been filled with every emotion of life you can imagine; there's been great days, good days, normal days and challenging days but in all, it's been a character building experience. I came here with the expectation of meeting, working with and associating with the best and my experience has been nothing short of that.
Do you feel fulfilled doing what you do and where you are now, is there something else you would have done besides playing the Sax?
My best days are those days when I'm on stage and playing with everything inside of me like it's going to be my last one, and the more like it is when I'm done playing to have someone walk up to me and say "You touched my heart tonight" for me, that is a good reason to be alive. To realize that the sound I've been blessed with is reaching out to lift up someone else up is much more fulfilling than anything else. So, yes I am happy I am doing what I do and I looking forward to an even greater life doing this on a bigger platform, touching more lives and giving people hope through my sound and life.
Another verse of me is about to unfold, this will be the crowning chapter of the chapters of my life. I am bringing more than just music to the table. Stay tuned,lol
I would have been an Engineer, specialize in creating new things and solving the most difficult problems. Besides, I've always loved improvising in the absence of the right tools or equipment. For example, I once put out the fire from a burning car by whipping it with three branches and realized afterwards that some of it got onto my skin. I love solving problems.
What are you presently up to?
I'm presently finalizing my debut album and it is sounding great.
The project started in Nigeria and it is being concluded here in South Africa so, we've got the best of both worlds on one album. I'm excited about the outcome so far and I know that people will LOVE it!
Where has music taken you?
I've had the opportunity of being to places like Australia, Figi Island, Dubai, Swaziland through the favor of my maker on my music and I believe there's more to come. I've also had the opportunity of working with notable artists and producers such as Hugh Masakela, Judith Sephuma, Ron Kennoly, Jimmy Dludlu, Asa, Recorded and worked with Cobhams, Wole Oni.
I've played on several festivals such as the Cape Town Jazz festival, Standard bank Joy of Jazz, Macufe Jazz festival.
I have also been on TV shows such as Gospel Classics, featured on a Christmas edition of the One Gospel In-Concert just to mention a few.
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What's your most memorable performance?
One day in UNILAG Main Auditorium at a Concert organized by TREMN I played so well because the sound was so good that at some point it felt like my feet was going off the floor almost as if I was flying in the air or as if my spirit was going to jump out of me and fly around the room, it was an experience I will never forget in my life.
Another day I will never forget was in Benin, when I went to play for a conference and the power of God was all over the place such that people could not control themselves anymore for hours as I played some things that day that I couldn't even understand, that was a great honor
On the other hand, an embarrassing one was the day I went play at YABATECH
I was invited up, I spoke to th people and when it was time to play, my sax wasn't working. One of the screws had fallen off and it would have been a disaster but luckily enough there was another saxophonist at the same program so he allowed me to use his sax. It was not the same but it could have been worse if the other sax wasn't there and since that day, I try to spend an hour before going on stage to check and make sure my sax is in perfect shape
Inspirational words to share ?
All that I am and all that I will ever be I owe to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is the real one working behind the scene.
Challenges and trials do not come to punish us but to polish us but our attitude during a challenging situation will determine the outcome, if our attitude is good and positive we emerge as winners but if it's poor, filled with murmuring and complaints we miss out on the goodness contained in the test. So, no matter what comes your way always remember the end will always be better than the beginning.
Thank you
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Exclusive Interview with Above Rubbies Creator
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| Bolanle Francis Amure |
Bolanle Francis Amure, a graduate of mass communication, Olabisi Onabanjo University, is an entrepreneur who loves to work with her hands. She is also a member of Beaded Jewelry Designer Association of Nigeria.
A professional jeweller, shoe and bag maker, she is the creative director of Above Rubies Craft.
Bolanle is happily married with a set of twins.
Why are you into hand crafts, what inspired you?
I am into craft because I love to be creative.
I believe God did not finish the work of creation and he expects us as human being to be like him to create things.
I am also very passionate about using my hands to create something unique, something people can appreciate. it gives me joy, excitement and fulfillment to imagine a thing and bring it to reality in form of creation, and also do the same for my clients.
I am a graduate of mass communications, Olabisi Onabanjo University.
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Describe your learning process?
I started with Informal learning form home which started with crocheting. Making of hair for people, making roses, petals etc.
However, after my university education, i went to a training school to formalize my passion.
How profitable has it been since you started?
Well, it is a thriving business and it is quite profitable, I really can't remember starting with a particular amount, because sometimes you are able to make good profit from a client which you just put back into the business in form of getting more materials. Also, I started from home but now it is a registered business having a showroom in the heart of gbagada. We also train and organise seminars and we have seasoned instructors, creative students and a large clientele base.
Which project are you up to presently?
We have lots of projects on the line, but presently we are having a training on ankara crafts. How to use ankara to make shoes, bags and accessories. We hope to impact lives through this training thereby kicking out poverty and unemployment.
The training is on the 12th of June at my Gbagada showroom, it cost just twenty thousand Naira (#20,000)which covers for materials, refreshment and certificate. Participants are expected to pay on or before 7th of June.
Interested participants can contact us on 08053559937, 08133543923, 07066758566 BB pin : 21F237AA
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| Above Rubbies craft. You name it, we craft it |
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Do you feel fulfilled with this choice career or any regrets so far?
Yes,yes and yes !!! I feel fulfilled. No regrets or challenges which makes you better.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Anny, a woman of faith and hope bares her heart on her music career and world.
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| Anny |
Anny, a woman of faith and hope bares her heart on her music career and world in an exclusive interview with Olori Wendy.
Tell us more about Anny, educational, childhood, and family background?
Anny is my stage name, my real names are Anne Emmanuel Ibrahim.
I am from Delta state, from Ethiope West LG and from Jesse town to be
more precised. I am a very down to earth person. I love sincere people,
I love God and I am a very relationship minded person. I am a wife,
mother, entrepreneur and most of all, I am a musician.
I have HND in Banking and finance from the Kano State Polytechic and
also a masters degree holder from Bayero University kano. I am the 4th
of 6 children
How long have you been involved with music?
Music for me started at a very young age of eleven. When I joined my
church children's choir and later graduated to the adult choir, from
where i started writing my songs and here i am today
Why gospel music?
Gospel because
1. I grew up singing gospel music and learned a lot about music doing gospel.
2. Because no one can give what they dont have, singing praises to God was the key for me due to my foundation, hence gospel
3. Because it is my duty to preach the good news which is what gospel is about.
Has there been any challenges so far, especially as people assume it is easier with gospel music?
Haa that is a very wrong assumption o. We all have same challenges. Even
more for the gosple artist. We pay same amount for producers and
director just to keep the pace up and to bring out quality stuff too.
Aside that, we have the challenge of piracy etc
For me combining family and business has been the challenge but I am moving forward will the help of my family.
What inspires your songs?
I get inspired by things that happen in my life and my surroundings. I
write songs when I am sad and do same when am happy. I am presently
working on a Peace and Love song featuring different artistes from
differnt parts of Nigeria. But most of all God inspires me the most.
What have you benefited so far in your music career?
Well, a lot o. I will not deny that fact that music has given me so much
both material and good friendships. It has given me fame too. The list
is endendless
My awards and various nominations are also some of the benefits of music
o. The best gosple artist at the 2010 Women in entertainment and art in
the UK, two times nominations at the NMVA (nigeria music video awards)
for best gospel. Also the best music video at the national gosple wards.
Best female gosple art at the nigeria gospel awards. And the most
recent nomination is the one for the upcoming Crystal Awards were i got
nominated for the best music video( Woruno) and best collaboration.
What are you presently up to in your music career?
Hmmmm.... So many things actually. I have been working on new songs.
Planning to bring out my next single maybe singles, cos i intend to
release the Peace song first before my other songs. The Peace is more
pressing and more important to me right now giving by what is going on
in the country and around the world. I am not happy with the unrest in
Nigeria presently. I am also putting finishing touches to my Peace and
Love concert. It is my own way of giving back to the society. The
concert is billed to hold on the 29th of June at the Oriental Hotel,
Lekki by 5pm. I am also planning to shoot a video before the year ends.
What's your most memorable moment, positively and negatively, on stage?
Lol, negatively will be when I fell on the stage while singing and
dancing at a concert in Yola....i mistakenly stepped on the long flowing
dress I wore. Hmmm i even fractured my foot. And then positively will
be the times I had to do collabo with various artistes and performed for
the president
Besides music, are you involved in any other business?
Yes, I am into the fashion business. I run an outfit called "Purple
Wardrobe". We deal on clothes, shoes, bag etc. I believe that looking
good is good business.
Is there anything you want people to know about Anny as well as words of encouragement for aspiring artistes?
I want people to know that being a gospel artiste does not limit my
versatility as an artiste. I am able to write and sing love songs,
peace, inspirational as much as i can sing pure christian religious
songs.
I want to encourage everyone to be focused in their various fields not
just music. To believe they can be successful if they put their minds to
it. And most of all to know that no matter what our dreams and
aspirations are, only God is able to bring them to reality.Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Edo State Top Personality, Prince Kassim Afegbua, reveals his views on State and Personal Matters
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| Prince Kassim Afegbua |
Prince Kassim Afegbua, a first degree graduate in English, with Post
graduate in Public Relations, bares his mind on his job as the Special
Adviser, Media and Public Affairs to comrade Governor Adams Oshiomhole
as well as on Politics, Leadership, Democracy and Nigeria, and likewise
his Social Life.
Insight to Prince Kassim Afegbua?
I'm a politician, media person and also into fashion. I have been in
politics for sixteen years, from grass root democratic movement in
Abacha days, to PDP to National Democratic Party, then rose to acting
chairman of NDP, served as director general of that party. However, for
nine years, I have been media spokesman for general Babangida, served as
special adviser, media and public affairs to comrade Governor Adams
Oshiomhole.
Your Role as a Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs?
My role is to interface between the Governor and the people, trying to
simplify true communication, the essential policy focus of the
administration.
I try as much as possible to explain to the people the motive,
intentions and governance aspirations to the people in the various
section of the states economy.
I speak for the Governor, on television, radio, and newspaper.
I advise him on what to do because issues come up,
Your View About Your Governor's Leadership?
His leadership is anchored on the maxim. Let the people lead. That
means, since the people are the repository of power, you must give them
every room to express themselves and their perception about governance
in the state.
The governance is a result driven one, with special emphasis on
infrastructural development, human capacity development, and a clear cut
policy that caters for the generality of the people of the state, which
I have keyed into that, that's why I'm serving in the administration.
The Governor is on his second term. So he's leveraging on the economic
infrastructure of his first term to create jobs opportunities and
employment opportunities for a greater percentage of the population as a
deliberate policy to take Edo state to the next level.
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| Black Queen, Prince Kassim Afegbua, Prince Abudul Dirisu |
What Do You Think About Democracy In Nigeria?
Nigeria democracy is usually called Nigerianized democracy because in
most cases it defies all the conventional principles of democracy. But
we are happy that we are gradually making progress through a conscious
and well mobilized electorate that are beginning to take their destinies
in their own hands. We may not have gotten it right but with more
pluck, we will get there some day.
Rate on Nigeria Elections?
We are making progress in the area of credible election. Edo and Ondo
state are good examples of good elections. Once we have credible
opposition, then the level of abuses by the ruling party will be
minimized and that will give room for credible election.
State On Corruption?
Corruption is very endemic in Nigeria, because of weak laws, and
ineffective enforcement of prosecuted cases. So to that extent we will
continue to have abuses until such a time when there are strong
institutions to check mate the discretionary power of individuals and
the monopoly of it. Corruption is defined as monopoly plus discretion
minus accountability
What Hope For Nigeria and Leadership?
I have hope as a Nigerian that things will get better, I'm also proud to
be a Nigerian, each time I travel out I see myself as a nobody, but
when I'm in my country of one hundred and sixty million (160m) people, I
see myself as somebody. Democratic dictatorship kind of a leader is
what will work for Nigeria, the person should be elected as a democrat
but should be dictatorial in his action, he will deploy courage, strong
political will and unequivocal determination to tackle corruption and
other anti-developmental vices
Your political dream?
My political dream is to be president of Nigeria, starting from the presidency. I'm not going to contest for any other election.
Fashion World?
I have an outfit called Raff and Kay fashion concept where fabrics speak
the language of style, if we feel the texture of your fabric, then we
know the style that will be suitable for it to suit your taste and
expectations. We are barely one year old and have lots of distinguished
Nigerians on our list of clients. It is exclusively owned by me. Raff is
the abbreviation for my wife's name and my two kids and Kay is my own.
Social Life?
Monday, March 11, 2013
Edo State Royalty opens up on his life and the traditions of his people |
| HRM, The Okhuokphelagbe of Okpella Kingdom |
What can you disclose about the Okpella Kingdom, history wise?
History wise, We are from benin, we come from benin, the okpella you hear today is somebody who is Okpei, he is the son of Ipomosa, who came with his father Ipomosa to this community. Okpei because of a dispute with a prince of the Benin kingdom at that time, over a lady on marriage, and because nobody dares argues with a prince of the monarchy of Benin, had to leave Benin totally, go into a wilderness, walked into a place called Opuzobe, that's where we have the Okpella of today. He married a woman called Eveva, who gave birth to four kids, Obute, Ase, both male children, the third a female, Ekure, and the fourth a male named Onmegere. Those four children are of the conception of Eveva and Okpei, known as Okpella kingdom today.
What are the people of Okpella known for?
The people of Okpella are known for farming, cash crops, yam, anything farming, Okpella is known for that.
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| Wendy having a chat with the King |
What are the challenges you have had as the leader here?
Well, there are normal challenges, disputes, land disputes between villages, one village to the other, when they arrive I settle them all
What is your daily routine like?
Daily schedule is very business wise, to the fact like today, I have held series of meetings. I am very careful in handling them otherwise you throw them into confusion, whether the matter is little or big, then they are very happy.
What are your rights as the Okhuokphelagbe in terms of acquires?
My rights are that as the traditional ruler of Okpella, wherever I want land is my land but I don't take land that belongs to another person. I take from the one nobody is already occupying. I tell the family, I am taking so so land to build so so on it. As right now I am building a palace extension. I take what is enough for me. I don't pay for the land.
Also, I have many wives, I don't count my wives and the same thing, children, I can't tell you, it is palace secret.
What are the social activities in this kingdom?
We have lots of festivals like Otu Itashe, Okure, Isoku, and many big festivals that we do. I wish anyone is going on now so u can witness it.
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| Wendy, The Okhuokphelagbe of Okpella Kingdom, Queen, and Oyinkansola at the palace of the monarch |
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| The King during a function in the community |
What would you like the Government to do for this community as their duty?
Government are supposed to give us good roads, build health centers, build schools, however, the Government is not forgetting us at all.
What are the taboos of this community?
Like Otu Itache, when that ceremony is starting, that is when we go to the ancestors area, no non indigent comes near. whenever a stranger come to the community, because it is not everybody that can come to me, we have village heads, chiefs, the person will go and introduce him or herself to the chief there, the chief will tell him or her the taboos and culture of this community.
What would you have loved to change in the culture of this community?
The ones we have now does not need to be changed but the only thing we tell them is that the ones that carry sacrifices should be aborted. We have only one God, we abolish killing of goats, cows to serve sticks and stones, because God is one. We celebrate our ceremonies to interest people according to the native laws and customs.
How long have you been the King and what are the notable changes you have brought to the community?
Yes, I'm almost going to forty two(42) years on the throne. I have brought lots of changes. There were few primary schools and one college, now we have colleges and many primary schools, all these are as a result of my effort to change the entire live of Okpella kingdom. We are moving with lives as it is upholding every where, everyday.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Muma Gee on Music and Life
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| Muma Gee |
What was your childhood like, did you ever envision going into music? what was your dream?
My foundation from childhood was solidly built from a christian family, as a child I may not have envisioned that I was going to get into music professionally, but I started singing from d church at d age of 4 as groomed by my mom.
I have always desired to be a medical doctor as a child to take after my late Dad.
During my teenage stage, the inspiration tilted toward entertainment against the wish of my family but today here I am
What is your educational background?
I no go school, lol, Just joking! In the course of thriving to become an authority in field of entertainment, I obtained a degree in theatre Arts Department at the university of Port Harcourt.
What has been your greatest memorable moments so far on stage?
Every performance comes with its memorable moments and there has been too many of them
What are you up to presently?
I have just released the video of my latest single "African Woman Skillashy" its on youtube and everywhere. And soon to release the next single JIKELE from the stable of my latest album titled MOTHERLAND
How are you coping sharing music in your marriage, has their been any itches?
They are world apart and marring the two is purely an act of coordination in such a way that none suffers and it takes extra hard work and discipline.
You have always been remarkably beautiful, what is the secret? Does it have to do with a particular beauty routine or exercise?
I guess it is natural and I also ensure constant in take of water, a lot of fruits and balanced diet in the absence of constant exercise due to lack of sufficient time
You have been on the low for a while now, were you involved in some other business or is it a result of concentrating on marriage?
I have been locked up in the studios recording the MOTHERLAND Album but its all done now and due for release
Your new work "African Woman Skillashy", what inspired you to sing it?
I was inspired by the beautification of d true African Woman in totality
What would you like people to know about you and your works?
I like them to know that I am unique, stylish and classic.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Davina on Love and Life
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Davina is the sixth of seven children, and she ventured into music professionally in 2005 when she performed alongside Jarule and Kevin Little.
She released her first album titled Adura in 2008, and has played along several celebrities home and abroad. In 2010, Davina diverted into jewelry business launching her own jewelry line called "Davina Secret Nig". She has adorned the necks of socialites, celebrities and ordinary women in different works of life.
She has also participated in different exhibitions and has a magazine dedicated to her jewelry business likewise featuring in different fashion magazines and has become an icon in the fashion industry.
On Olori Wendy's blog, she exposed new details about her lovelife and music.
Congratulations Davina, it's no news you'll be getting married soon, but we'd like you to share the news.
I met my heartthrob, Senior Assistant to Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State on Diaspora, Mr Eric Nwadinobi few years ago at a function, however the day he proposed to me, he flew into Lagos from Umuahia unannounced to perform the ‘romantic ritual’ which took place at the star-studded audience at the Entertainment Express newspapers’ one year bash, which took me by surprise.
I had just finished performing my “Femi” love song when he stepped on the stage to perform the unexpected.
He brought out a ring and said “We’ve known each other for almost three years now and I love everything about you. Please, will you marry me?” I was tearful as I said ‘Yes’, quite overwhelmed by the proposal.
Later I realised he had arranged with the Governor of the Niteshift Coliseum when he came to his office in Umuahia few weeks before then.
What are the details of your wedding you'd like to share?
Right now we are in "meeting d parent stage" which is planning on date and time to suite both sides of the family.
Heard there's a connection with the Coliseum in your relationship, can you share on that?
Yes believe it or not, my husband to be and I met in Guvnor Calebs office at the coliseum, he proposed to me at the coliseum and we will be married there as well.
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| Mr Eric Nwadinobi proposing to Davina at the Nightshift Coliseum |
How do you intend to combine music and marriage, will anything change?
Nothing will change, i am just going to change methods of operation that's all, I guess I can learn one or two things from Omotola who is an entertainer and a married woman as well.
What are you up to music wise?
I am in the studio with Oritsefemi remixing Gbadurami and I will do some more productions this year by Gods grace
Will you still kept your afro blonde hair trademark after marriage?
Most definitely that's my trademark and I won't loose it
If you were given the opportunity to go back in time, what would you have loved to
change about your life?
I would make myself a stronger person because there are so many evil people in theworld, dream killers.
Secrets you'd like to share?
Davina is very funny and artistic, I can do a lot with my hands
What are your plans for valentine?
Well my valentine plan is to definitely spend some quality time with my man
Advise to single ladies in the entertainment industry?
Single ladies, however you lay your bed you will lay in it, if you plan well you will enjoy the dividends of hard work and passion.
Don't give up!
Friday, January 4, 2013
Yahoo Yahoo!!!
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| Don Bookey |
In a chat with a media
promoter and Record Label Owner, Don Bookey, he reveals his darkest secret on
internet fraud popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo !!! Sharing his life and intricate details about
the business.
What led you into it?
I grew up in a social hood
as I can describe, went to a very well known great and social school of my
time, so as at that point in time the way of making money apart from the monies
your parents give you from the house is through gambling with video games,
later we graduated to internet games as I know it, abiii !!! there's always a
graduation for everyone......i started doing this because I need money to get
myself expensive things, be among the best boys.
What have you achieved so
far from it?
So far so good, thank God,
though what am doing is bad, but a lot of our leaders and big people that we
looking up to as big people today, most of them, their wealth background is
negative, to my answer, my record label is my achievement which is based in
Ghana & South Africa as an upcoming record label with amazing musicians.
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| Don Bookey in one of his hangouts |
Greatest lie ever told to a
maga and paid off
Well greatest lie is making
fake things real, but there are a lot, no great lies but the simplest is
internet and food bill
Would you leave it after a
while or is it like a career now?
I have already left internet
fraud a couple of years now.
Have you ever gotten
emotionally involved with a client?
You will definitely get emotionally involved,
because life is full of feelings, but one thing is that, business is business
and money first, so that have to be taken care of.
Have you ever felt guilty
about your business?
I am never happy with this
business, but simply what will man do? it is still better than robbery for all
I care and after all it helps a lot of big youths you see in this whole wide
world whether you intellectuals like it or not, that don't bother me.
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| Don Bookey |
Have you ever been
involved with the police? How safe is the business?
A lot of times, I've
been involved with the police, even many of them in my community know me, but I
thank God for my life , I have a career now.
Does your family know
what you do? What do they think you're doing to make money?
My family don't know
what am doing, until I traveled abroad many times, change my cars, buy land and
things, then they started to suspect and eventually know, but one word, the
child that brings money home is the child that the parents adore, not one who
wanna die poor, am not from a wealthy home, omo ati apata dide !! Oyea #
Now that you are
loaded, who are the ones benefiting from it?
My community, friends
and families, people I don't know, the church of God, I help a lot of upcoming
artists get career and get known for their good music both home and away, help
people I can with what I can, life goes on.
Do you feel fulfilled?
I'm fulfilled, either
u make it or not, you feel fulfilled in something, either bad or good, that's
just it.
If not for the
business, what would you have done?
Aeronautic Engineer ,
but who will foot the bill, I laugh out loud, because I was one of the perfect
students of my set and that was my goal
What's your typical
day like and how do you unwind?
I do media business,
play video games, cards, casino, chill with girls, go to studio, suff the
internet, clubbing.
People say yahoo
doesn't pay off these days and what boys do is plus, what's your view about
that?
Yahoo pay !!!, yahoo
plus well I've never tried that. The name yahoo!, I don't call it that, in my
days I call it internet fraud, anything fraud goes with your intelligent mind,
how creative you are, either bad or good. If you are not intelligent you can't
make it from yahoo, that's when you need to add plus , for me there's nothing
like yahoo plus
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| Don Bookey's Swagg |
Greatest regret so
far?
I should have had
about 5 houses or more, but I spent lavishly on alcohol, women and unnecessary
show off.
I managed to get acres
and my record label
What would you like to
voice out for people to know?
Made too much cash,
spent it lavishly, started investing when my cash started going away, but I
thank God today I have a career now, more also to all the bad gee's out there,
I love you so much, keep doing what you know how to do best, but start
investing before it too late, if I advise you to stop, will I give you job or
give you monies? No !!!, but stop when you get something from it, the game
don't go for life, we have to be positive, that in reality, we can use the same
brain we using for the fraud to do better things and we will be creative, I use
the same brain in my media promotion field and my entertainment life, but one
thing for sure I will voice out to NIGERIA is that their low opportunity in our
community, F**K !!! and life goes on as well. I laugh out loud says DON BOOKEY.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
One on One with Black Queen |
| Queen Blessing Ebigieson |
What motivated you to go into acting and how has the journey been so far?
I would say my motivation was people cos they always said I talk like actresses and walk like models and
d fact that times where very hard for me at that time, having to pay my way through school, look after my siblings etc.
What's your most challenging role in a movie?
My
most challenging role, hmmmmmmm !!! to me, all my roles have been
challenging. Acting is not easy as it seems on screens, it's a
make-believe world where anything and everything has to look real.
For
me all d roles I've done are challenging but if I must pick, then I
would say my role in an empty coffin and my latest movie "lori ere".
How would you view the movie industry compared to when you started years ago. what are the relatives changes?
I
would say it's better than when I started cos more people are producing
now and the industry is going places, in teams of quality, we are now
trying to do our movie the right way even though it's
difficult I know i will get there someday
How many movies have you produced and what inspired the story-lines?
I've
produced three (3) movies so far "Borokinni" is out, "Lori Ere" will be
out soon, I launched it on the 28th of Oct here in Lagos, and the third
one is "tami ni kan" which am almost done with. I just got back from
India and Dubai where I shot some few clips.
The stories, hmmmmm !!!, I write what I see around me and what I know
will contribute in changing Nigeria for the better, and I've acted in
more than 40 movies, "Pretty Angels", "Moment of Joy", "Sweet Love",
"Back 2 Back", " Lost Love", "Romantic Touch", "Missing U", "Okoloko",
"Omo Butty" etc.
For soaps I acted in Super Story, "This Life", "Eldorado", "Gals Next Door" etc.
You recently launched a new movie, give us an insight about
it?
The
launching was to create awareness for the movie when it comes out, and I
also used the opportunity to launch my foundation "Queen Blessing
Foundation" for the less privileged. Right now we are supporting widows
and we have five (5) of them that we have open little businesses for.
I've also been going to other established motherless home to show our
support
An actress was kidnapped at your launch but luckily found, how did it affect you and what's the story on the kidnap?
She
was not kidnapped at my launching, she was kidnapped at Omole Estate,
far from where my launching took place. My launch was at 1 akilo Road,
off Oba Akran at Ikeja, now tell me was she kidnapped at my launching? I
don't know why people added my name to that BC, even if Mr President is
doing a party he will only provide security at the venue which I did
too, the AIG of police, Mr Solomon
Arase gave me police men from we started till the end of the event,
even I, the celebrant when I was leaving, I left on my own.
Anyway, I was glad she escaped unharmed. "Make God no let us see bad thing". It is well, that all I can say.
Black is beautiful and you are absolutely beautiful, what is black to you as well as your fashion?
Yes
!!!, you are right about that, black is beautiful, I love my
complexion. Lots of people get attracted to me because of my skin colour
first before they start seeing other qualities, so for that, I bless
God everyday for creating me this dark and beautiful. Infact for u to
know how much I love my complexion, my e-mail address is
"blackqueen4live", my production name is "BQ productions", my aka is
Black Queen.
My fashion, hmmmmmm !!!, fashion for me is what you make of it. I
like clothes, shoes,
bags etc. I wear what makes me comfortable not because others are
wearing it. I love short dresses a lot, I like to keep it simple, chic
and nice.
Besides acting, what other activities are you involved in?
Besides
acting, hmmmmmm !!! I have a boutique, I 've a foundation, I'm a girl
friend to a man who ways want my attention hahahaha !!!, I'm also a
mother to the most handsome boy in d world so I have my hands full, I'm
always busy.
What are you plans for christmas?
For
me, everyday God gives me life is Christmas. I don't travel this
period, my family comes to visit me cos I'm a mother to every member of
my family. Both the old and young always love to be around me and I feel
so loved when I see them, so for that reason I usually take my vacation
b4 Christmas.
I'd like to
wish my fans all d best at christmas and always, without them there is
no BQ. keep buying and watching my movies and soaps etc. I love u .
What's your take on love and life?
3 comments:
Nice one. If only we have good leadership
Good interviews. Thumbs up
Keep it up wendy
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