Janet Jackson is all shade of gorgeous in new photos
Singer and mother of one, Janet Jackson, 52, looked absolutely gorgeous in new photos she shared. See full photos below
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
Nigeria risk FIFA ban over NFF leadership row
This is as a result of the tussle for leadership at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) - Sports Minister Barrister Solomon Dalung told Amaju Pinnick NFF board to step down Nigeria are now facing the possibility of a ban from the world football governing body FIFA due to the latest row over the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). On Monday, July 2, Nigeria's Sports Minister Barrister Solomon Dalung directed the present Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board under the leadership of Amaju Pinnick to step down. Dalung made the announcement through his media aide claiming that he has been told by Attorney General of the Federation to tell the NFF to obey the court judgement. It was reported in the media that the Supreme Court in April overturned the election of NFF president Amaju Pinnick who has been in office since September 2014.
He acted due to the announcement of the Sports Minister directing Amaju Pinnick board to obey court's judgement in which will be in Giwa's favor. Should FIFA ban Nigeria, then it means the country's Female Under 20 team will no longer participate in the World Cup in France starting in August. The Super Eagles will also be stopped from playing the qualifiers for the 2019 African Cup of Nations championship
Monday, 2 July 2018
Great Samuel Okwaraji but not many actually know his true story
Millennials have one way or the other heard of the story of the great Samuel Okwaraji but not many actually know his true story
What most people know is; he was a patriotic and legendary football player who died while on the pitch playing which actually is true.
It was a historical yet tragic day on the 12th of August, 1989, at the National Stadium, Lagos, during Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying March with Angola.
A dreadlocked Nigerian midfielder, Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji popularly known as Sam Okwaraji who had a masters in international law from the University of Rome, Okwaraji slumped ten minutes from the end of the match and died from congestive heart failure at the age of 25.
Autopsy showed that Okwaraji who also entered the record books as the fastest scorer, at the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations which was the only edition he featured, had an enlarged heart and high blood pressure.
His team mates who spoke to Sports Village Square, said that the late football legend will always be a hero.
Etim Esin, a Super Eagles player who witnessed the incident said;
“I don’t like remembering the sad incident. It was the worst game in my career. Okwaraji’s death remains one of the greatest shocks I ever got.”
His teammate Austin Eguavoen, who went ahead to become Super Eagles coach said;
“This is not a good episode for me to recount. Remember that apart from Okwaraji, there were some other deaths among the fans. I weep any time I remember August 12″
Here’s to Sam Okwaraji! A legend like no other
Saturday, 30 June 2018
10 people are reported to have died in an accident that occurred on Kaduna
The Head of Public Enlightenment, Zaria Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission, Idris Yahaya, confirmed the accident and casualty saying the “pathetic’’ accident involved three vehicles, a luxury bus; a car; and an articulated vehicle.
“There are 48 persons in the three vehicles; nine people got burnt to death, while one other woman died in the hospital, 31 persons were injured while seven persons survived the accident. The driver of the luxury bus is receiving treatment at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, Zaria’’ he said.
The unit commander said that the injured persons were also receiving treatment at the hospital, while the bodies of the dead had been deposited at the same hospital.
World Cup 2018: See How Much FIFA Will Pay Super Eagles After Crashing Out
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and other teams that crashed out on the group stages of the 2018 World Cup will be paid only £6.1 million each by the football governing body, FIFA.
Nigeria would have received £9.1 million if the match against Argentina ended in their favour.
This is because any team eliminated from the round of 16 stage will receive £9.1million.
The World Cup winning team will receive £28 million in prize money from FIFA, with 2nd, 3rd and 4th place teams receiving £21million, £18million and £16million respectively.
This means that for the World Cup winners, each player in the 23 man squad would pocket £1.2million.
The 32 teams were also given £1.1million each to prepare for the tournament.
MY PRIVATE TUTOR +18. Episode 5
“Shocked” blood covenant?
Sikitat: yes dear, I just want to be sure that I’m save.
ME: baby, I can’t do that
SIKIRAT: e mean say u no love me be that, u will dump me for
Aunty janet.
ME: no sikirat, I won’t do that. But the reason why I can’t do
blood covenant is because its against the bible, its of the devil,
and its not safe scientifically.
SIKIRAT: so bleeping me is in the bible abi?, I know it that you
are just bleeping me for fun, I know it that you will dump me.
ME: **calm he down***, sikirat, its not what you think, diseases
like HIV or “hepatomadetis” can be contacted.
SIKIrAT: **straight face***, what is hepatomadetis?
ME:****wetin sef?, why I go just mention something wey no
exist. Thought for a while****. Its a disease from metals like
shared blade, the blade might be used somewhere before and
repackaged. If the person has the disease, both of us will contact
it and die slowly.
SIKIRAT: ok, what can you do to assure me that I’m save?,
ME: ***took a deep sigh***. Ok, I will not be close with janet
again.
SIKIRAT: are you sure?
ME: yes
She was bit convinced, still Unclad but mr Joystick is dead, we were
there for a while, looking at each other’s face.
SIKIRAT: oya let’s continue what we are doing.
ME: I’m not in the mood.
Sikirat looked at me and smiled. “Sebi its becos of the convenant
thing?”
Not really.
Sikirat came closer, grabbed my Joystick, held it and started a
handjob, then proceeded to Mouth Action. gradually, mr Joystick
responded, we ended with a round of sweet s*x before she depart
for market.
The next lesson period came, janet had called me at 12pm to
remind me of the water melon she told me to bring earlier.
How will I play my game in this white house?
How do I act that sikirat will not be offended and janet will not
suspect?
Now that I was beginning to like janet, how do I go about it?.
What if sikirat opened up to janet about our sexcapades.
Suddenly, I stopped thinking and proceeded to the white house at
1pm.
When it was 1pm, I reached the gate, knocked and entered the
house, I didn’t meet janet, sikirat was the only one at home.
Where is janet? “I asked”.
SikIRAT:”She went out her boyfriend”
Me: Boy what?
SikiRAT:”Why are u asking?, sebi u said you are not dating her?”
ME: yes, I am not, but she was supposed to attend my lessons,
SiKIRAT: then let her be. By the way, what are you holding in the
nylon in your hand
ME: water melon. Janet begged me to buy it for her and she will
pay me.
SIKIRAT: you see, I said it that you and aunty janet are up to
something. So you have been bringing fruits for her abi?, so me I
am a mugu for bring something for you abi?
ME: I went closer to her, held her hands and calm her. “Sikirat
teminikan sooso, no one will ever take me away from you, I
promise” I said to her
**** Sikirat was wearing a short top and an apron***, what
should I offer you?
ME: anything.
SIKIRAT: anything?, like bosom?
I giggled and smiled, sikirat drew closer to me on the chair, she
located my lips and kissed me passionately as if she was on
heat, I responded, located her bosom, squeezed it hard. She was
moaning, I checked the time, its 1:40pm, I know janet will be
back any moment from now. I took my hands from her chest and
lifted up her gown, pull her pants aside and finger bleeped her,
she was moaning and dripping on her dress.
Just abt 3minutes into the finger bleeping, she opened my zip
and was rubbing my Joystick when we heard a knock on the gate.
that is aunty janet coming, let’s stop and wait till friday night.
Within 1 minute, sikirat repackaged her self and acted as if she
doesn’t know me. Sikirat is not only skillful but also smart. She
walked into her room while janet came in.
Sikira!!!!!!!!!!!, janet screamed. Yes aunty “sikirat replied”. Go to
mama tope and tell to give you my cloth, while coming back, buy
a pack of always for me. She gave sikirat a sum of money while
sikirat went out, she looked at me with a kind of eyes like “this
people will be here alone ooooo”.
JaNET: something is smelling here
ME: ****scared****, something like what?
JANET: something like used under wear
ME: ****i looked at my hands, I remembered manipulation
sikirat****. Maybe its yours. Pls excuse me, I want to ease
myself
JANET: then go to your room or don’t you have room here?
ME: ***laughed*** I have forgotten ni, I went to wash my hands
and returned back to the living room.
ME: where are you coming from and who is the guy you went out
with?
JANET: why are u asking?, and how did you know I went out with
a guy?
ME: I saw both of you while I was coming
JaNET: so why didn’t you call me?
ME: I decided to wait till you are back.
JANET: well he is a DJ someone recommended for me.
ME: a DJ?, what for?
JANET: oooh, so sorry I didn’t tell you, next week saturday is my
birthday. I’m celebrating it here in this compound.
ME: ooh, dats cool, am I invited?
JANET:**hit my chest*** silly you, if you have 2 heads, don’t
come. You will see what I will do for you **she smiled**
ME: ok sha, my mind is at peace now, I was thinking the guy is
your boyfriend.
JANET: boy what?, don’t tell me you are jealous?m
ME: ** e be like say this girl know wetin dey worry me**
offcourse I am.
JaNET: but why?
ME: because I can’t watch one guy taking you away from me.
JANET: take me away from you?, are we dating?, did u ask me
out?, aren’t we friends? Bla bla bla.
ME: **confused on what to say. I held her two hands****: janet,
see, ever since we became close, I have loved you, I can’t stop
thinking about you, all my dreams are full of you, I hardly do
anything without the thoughts of you, ***sweet talk continues****
JANET: so what are you driving at?
ME: I want you to be my girlfriend. The person I will always love.
JANET: ***smiled***, well I will think about it. Just give me
some time.
ME: ok
I drew close to her and peck her on the chick, then whispered
into her ear “I can die if you say NO to me”. Janet smiled and
kissed me, pull my ear to her mouth and whispered. “What took
you so long”.
Chaiii, I was so excited that we couldn’t do lesson that day. We
were just hugging and talking about love. When sikirat arrived
from her errands, I pretend as if nothing happened. Then I told
janet. “I will come tomorrow, I am not feeling fine
Thursday, 28 June 2018
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WHO breaks new ground on excessive bleeding at childbirth
The World Health Organisation ( WHO )in collaboration with Ferring and MSD for Mothers, has broken new ground that could help save the lives of thousands of women by preventing excessive bleeding after childbirth, otherwise called postpartum haemorrhage (PPH).
Every year, 14 million women are affected by PPH. Although most deaths are preventable, PPH is the leading direct cause of maternal death worldwide, causing approximately 70,000 deaths per year. It remains a major cause of maternal death in Nigeria.
Results from the largest study conducted in prevention of PPH with nearly 30,000 women, in Nigeria and nine other low and lower-middle income countries, by WHO were published on Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
Titled ‘CHAMPION Clinical Trial’, the study obtained new data showing heat-stable carbetocin is as effective as oxytocin, the current standard of care, in preventing excessive bleeding following vaginal birth.
Researched and developed by Ferring as a solution to address unmet needs in women’s health, heat-stable carbetocin remains effective at high temperatures, an answer to the limitation of oxytocin which must be stored and transported at 2 – 8°C.
Studies in Nigeria and other developing countries have revealed degradation and loss of efficacy in oxytocin ampoules, which could be due to inadequate storage and distribution conditions, hence the need for the heat-stable carbetocin product.
Data show that heat-stable carbetocin maintains effectiveness for at least three years at 30°C and six months at 40°C and has the potential to save thousands of women’s lives in Nigeria and other low- and lower-middle income countries, where 99% of PPH-related deaths occur and where the refrigeration of medicines can be difficult to achieve and maintain.
The WHO publication concludes that the study should inform care in countries where cold-chain transport and storage of medicines is difficult to achieve and is a barrier to effective PPH prevention.
Read Also: WHO tags video game ‘mental disorder’
“This is an important step forwards in PPH prevention and these results pave the way for heat- stable carbetocin to potentially save the lives of thousands of women, especially in areas where cold-chain transport and storage is not feasible,” said Professor Klaus Dugi, Chief Medical Officer, Ferring Pharmaceuticals. “We will now work with the WHO and MSD for mothers to make heat- stable carbetocin available in countries where it is needed most, protecting women and families around the world.”
The clinical study was conducted by the WHO Department of Reproductive Health and Research including the UNDP-UNFPA-UNICEF-WHO-World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP), using Ferring’s heat-stable carbetocin, and funded by MSD for Mothers.
The Switzerland based pharmaceutical giant will now seek registrations and manufacture affordable heat-stable carbetocin and ensure it is available in the public sector of low- and lower-middle income countries that have a high burden of maternal mortality.
World Cup: Germany arrive home to angry supporters
Germany became the third successive champions to be eliminated at the group stage after a shambolic performance in Russia culminating in a 2-0 defeat to Korea Republic in Kazan.
The reporters in their numbers were asking questions just as the team landed at Frankfurt International Airport.
Coach Joachim Low and captain Manuel Neuer were left to face the music as the Germans came to terms with their worst World Cup performance in 80 years.
National newspaper Bild declared the campaign as ‘the biggest disgrace in German World Cup history’.
Jerome Boateng wrote on Instagram: ‘Such a disaster. World Cup 2018 was not what we expected
I’m still angry and disappointed and at the same time I feel sorry for all our fans who supported us in the stadiums
‘Four years ago we were on top of the world – now we’re on the bottom. These are the days in the life of a football player nobody envies you for. But that’s life.
‘All I can say is thank you to our fans that always support us. We will analyse what went wrong and carry on working as we always did. I promise we’ll be back strong!’
An honest tweet was sent from the national team’s official Twitter account the morning after the game, admitting that they deserved to be heading home.
It read: ‘Dear fans, we feel just as disappointed as you. The World Cup only comes around every four years and we expected so much more from us.
‘We’re sorry for not playing like world champions, and as painful as it is, we deserve to be out…’
A follow-up tweet then said: ‘Your support across the globe was incredible. We celebrated together in 2014, but sometimes in football you have to accept defeat and admit that your opponents were better.
‘Congrats to Sweden and Mexico, and of course to South Korea on their win. Thanks to Russia for your hospitality‘
Wizkid, Tiwa Savage Love or something like it?
His safe to say that Nigerian superstar, Ayo Balogun, a.k.a Wizkid, is on top of his game. From the beginning of the year, the pop singer has been on a winning streak, the latest being his impressive United Kingdom (UK) tour. Wizkid reportedly sold out London’s 20,000-capacity O2 Arena earlier this week, making him the first Nigerian to do that. And even though he has been recording hits, picking up awards and touring the world in the last six months, the artiste’s personal life has elicited interest among his fans.Since the beginning of the year, when he collaborated with music diva, Tiwa Savage, and released the track, ‘Malo,’ all eyes have been on both singers. Entertainment buffs argued that the chemistry displayed by both artistes doesn’t feel like they were just singing. It also didn’t help that ‘Malo’ is a love song. As a testament to the performance put up by the artistes in the song, the video generated over 20 million views on YouTube, making it one of the most viewed videos in Nigeria. At the backdrop of speculations about the true nature of their relationship, it appears Wizkid has encouraged rumours of romance. Having put up a superlative performance at the recent AfroRepublik concert, Wizkid stopped the show midway to invite Tiwa on stage to perform their hit duet, ‘Malo.’ So doing, he referred to her as ‘someone special.’ There have been other instances where the singers left fans guessing. For instance,
on the music diva’s birthday, Wizkid sent her an affectionate online greeting. He said: “Big birthday, shout out to a Queen!! Our Queen, My Queen! Hard worker!! @tiwasavage.” In that post, he shared five of her photos on his page. Also the songstress gave a shout out to her ‘bestie’, referencing the ‘Star Boy’ after receiving her award at the 2018 Headies. Not so long ago, on Friday, March 30, to be precise, Wizkid joined Tiwa while she performed at the Gidi Culture Fest, at Hard Rock cafe beach front, Oniru VI. But while some are excited for both artistes, others berate Tiwa Savage for divorcing her husband and giving the impression that she is dating a younger artisteA
A social media follower was particularly quoted as saying that it is not complimentary if indeed she is dating Wizkid. This is among the several expletives that have been vented on the songstress. On the flip side though, some of the artistes’ fans have risen to their defence, citing the case of the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry and his newly wedded bride, Meghan Markle. Not only is the Duchess older than him, she was also a divorcee; factors she allegedly shares with Tiwa Savage.
A Twitter user, Dayo ‘Segun, for instance, aired his view: “Meghan Markle, 3 years older can marry Prince Harry but Tiwa Savage can’t date/love/marrry Wizkid because she is older than him. Can you see your hypocrisy?” Idris Bahuballi, however, argued that Wizkid and Tiwa have every right to have an affair because “they are adults and have all
on stage at the Afro Republik and captioned it: “Can I just say I’m in love with this friendship/love?” While fans eagerly wait to see where the story leads, there are several theories about the artistes’ newfound friendship
Wednesday, 27 June 2018
The real secrets behind Olamide, 9ice’s success–MUSIC PRODUCER ID CABASA
Legendary music producer, Olumide Ogunade, popularly known ID Cabasa, is a beat maker who brings his artistic value to both music production and business. He has helped young acts take their music career to the next level. In this interview with OLAITAN GANIU, Cabasa bares his mind on the challenges of promoting indigenous rap, tackling consumption of hard drugs among youths and conflict between record labels and artistes, among other issues.
What inspires you to go venture into producing music?
If I say I saw anybody as an inspiration, I will be lying to you, because as at the time I started, people were not making money from music production. Few people I used to hear their names were Laolu Akins, Tunde, Yomi Omidiran and Lak Adeniran, I think he is late now. He was a studio engineer at Afrodicia Record Studio formerly known as Peca. Unfortunately there’s no history about this studio till date but that studio has actually produced legend artistes like the late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Ebenezer Obey, Sunny Ade, Shina Peters, Barrister, Onyeka Owenu and others. I used to walk down to the studio to see how they did things because it’s not far from my house in Akoka.
The truth is, you can’t say you’re really looking up to these producers because people only celebrate the artistes but my desire to produce quality beats that Africans can feel pushes me to know what’s cooking behind the scenes. Generally, producers abroad ring bells more than our local ones.\
I started as a teenager way back in the late 80s. I was in the secondary school while also doing music by the side. But, professionally, it was around 2003 after I left the university. I worked in a corporate company for a while before I left to fully focus on music production.
Is that when you started Coded Tunes Record?
I started Coded Tunes production in my house in 2003. But before Coded Tunes, we had a clique called, The Smiling Head Soldier which was headed by 2phat. It comprises me, 2phat, Lord of Ajasa and MC Spako. And then, we used to have a lot of squads coming to make beat in my studio. There was this massive squad called, Yabtown Squad which is where Reminisce originated from. It is a clique of both rappers and singers and some of them were my juniors in secondary school.
From there, we decided to gather momentum and create something larger than just being Smiling Head Soldier or Yabtown Squad. And obviously the name of the studio that unites us is Coded Tunes. So, that was how we started Coded Tunes.
So, Coded Tunes is not directly owned by you?
I can’t say Coded Tunes is owned by me. Though I own the studio but the Coded Tunes clique consists of other friends. Probably, because I was the only producer amongst them, that unconsciously makes people believe ‘ID Cabasa is the head of Coded Tunes’. Though, it later became a bit formal, and I alongside 2phat and Lord of Ajasa became the head.
Coded Tunes is known to promote aboriginal hip hop acts. Tell us about it
It was something we started subconsciously but we are very proud of it today. As a musician and producer, I love to be original in all I do. I like to sound not local but indigenous because the way to get to people’s heart is majorly from their culture. There is a Yoruba language that says, “Ile latin ke so r’ode”, meaning charity begins at home. Obviously, the law of attraction worked for us, I met 2phat and Spaco who are infusing Yoruba to their hip hop music and that is what I also wanted to do. It was 2phat that later introduced me to, Lord of Ajasa who raps strictly in Yoruba.
Our staying originality then also attracts 9ice, Seriki and even Reminisce that you see today rapping in Yoruba. He was actually rapping then in pure English and he is very fluent. The same things apply to Olamide; he rapped in English, but when you move with people you will get influence by them.
Today, the industry is dominated by indigenous artistes. How does this make you feel?
I don’t think every Nigerian agrees that these things actually started from us. We live in a country where we don’t have or read history. Over the years, people are attributing the King of Yoruba rap to the late Dagrin, claiming he popularized it. Dagrin listened to the likes of Lord of Ajasa, 2phat and Coded Tunes before he summoned courage to do Yoruba rap. I remember, few months before he died, we had a chat and the young man was hailing me, saying, ‘Baba, e yin la n wo’ (meaning we are following your footsteps). So, for me it’s a thing of joy if people understand that we pioneered it. I’m happy that some people still refer to Coded Tunes as the pioneer of indigenous rap. We are the ones who created something that other people can actually live on and express themselves and that’s my definition of greatness.
You’ve been a blessing to many big stars of today. Do you receive accolades for this?
I will say I’m one of the few lucky ones that got the accolade that I deserve. In fact, I get more accolades than I think I deserve because all of those I’ve worked with till date are still much loyal to our friendship and some of them still mention my name in their interviews. Last year, 9ice titled his album after me. Olamide still doesn’t believe we are in a way apart. He doesn’t see me as ID Cabasa who just produces beats for him but rather sees me as his father and always consults me at any of his projects. We still play and do things together. The same goes for Reminisce, Seriki and every other guy, even the ones that are not part of Coded Tunes family which I’ve worked with. They still appreciate me; the likes of Banky W, Ruggedman, Durella and co.
How did you discover Olamide?
Olamide came with a friend to record in my studio; a friend was featuring him. I fell in love with the young boy of 13 or 14 as he delivered his rap line. I could hear a depth that you won’t get from most of his age mates. I was so impressed that I told him that he’s free to come to my studio at any time. He will come to the studio, then I will make beat while is writing his lyrics. From there, the interest to have him as part of Coded Tunes developed and the rest is history. By the time Coded Tunes transited to a proper recording label, Olamide was the first person signed alongside Seriki and Kayefi.
You’ve not been producing music like before; have you opted out of the game?
I laugh most time when I hear questions like this. I still produce, but I don’t think I have anything to prove again. I don’t fight to get production credit. Many people don’t know that I’m the one that produced Olamide’s ‘C-Ronaldo’ song. And on every Olamide’s album aside last year, I’ve been the one producing virtually all of it. The same goes for 9ice, and Lord of Ajasa’s album and a couple of other big artistes in the industry. I just stopped being the rookie ID Cabasa that artistes will be shouting his name on songs.
In your opinion, what classifies as the slang, ‘blow’?
The term, ‘blow’ does not mean you will be rich. Blowing does not guarantee success. Anybody can blow and it is very easy to blow but how long does your impact last? It’s just like a bombshell. People dance to songs after a month they get tired, so don’t just blow look for acceptability. Upcoming acts should ask themselves how they can sustain their relevance. They should better look for acceptability not just popularity. They should gather disciples rather than getting fake fans and let their content have a depth that can last for long.
What is your take on the high rate of hard drugs consumption among youths?
For every human being there’s a hunger for one to be high. I mean the hunger of seeking for more and people like to isolate themselves. They are looking to get to seventh heaven but unfortunately, it is a means to a particular end. If they understand the end before the beginning, they will know that you don’t need drugs to get to that end. When you smoke Marijuana to get inspiration like they say, it will only get you isolated. What inspires is right inside you. If you don’t give your mind capacity, you’ll get to that place of highness and nothing will come out. These guys don’t know they are destroying their destiny. But can you be so high and be higher than the Almighty God? It is impossible. For someone like me, if I want to get high, I’ll just close my tinted windows and put on loud music till I get high, that is the way I meditate. I don’t need to engage in drugs to get high.
I like the fact that the government has stood up to eradicate it but I don’t think they can eradicate it by just banning the importation of codeine, because codeine is a medicine just like Indian hemps. Depression is actually pushing people to do drugs. If the government can have plans for the youth who engage in drugs the level of consumption will automatically reduce.
What is your advice on conflicts between musicians and Record Labels?
The most important currency that we spend in business is trust, and this comes from building honesty overtime. An agreement is an agreement; artists should not come to the table of negotiation with desperation. Your need can force you to sign a wrong deal because that’s what you’ll be asking for and once that is supplied, you have lost value. Don’t come to sign an agreement because you want your investor to get you a luxurious car, standard apartment and different stuff. Come to the table with a value and depth you are bringing in. If you don’t understand the contract, get yourself a good lawyer that can interpret it for you.
As for the record label or investor, if you know you don’t know anything about music business like putting structures in place, handling PR, branding and promotions of the artiste, all you have is your money, please, don’t invest in music. Because, if you do; you’ll lose out eventually.
My advice for both parties is to sign deals as worst enemies but work as best of friends. Never allow emotion to get into signing deals.
What are you working on currently?
Presently I am working on our concert, Korinsodi in which we are featuring YBNL princess, Temmy Ovwasa and Lyta, Devolee and some other independent artistes. And I am focus on the academic aspect of Coded Tunes so as to help upcoming artistes understand the music industry.
How do you combine work with family?
I always balance my time with work and family, when it’s time for business I stick with the business so also the family. I don’t work round the clock though there are days I do that and I’ve been married for 11 years now, but the good thing about this job is that I can work anywhere. Sometimes, I have to work from home and still communicate with my family. My wife is also a singer. She has done backup for a couple of artistes like 9ice, and Lord of Ajasa. She still sings. Her latest work is titled Akikiitan by Sijuade which is presently enjoying the airwaves.
I’m not too old for marriage –CHIKA OPARAH
Chika Oparah is an up and coming actress who has been nursing the dream of being at the top of producers’ list since childhood. Presently pushing her dream, she has acted a couple of roles in different movies including Men in Bondage, African Tradition, Madam Export, Poverty Palava, Huzzle, Woa Men, Dorobucci Love and D Don; presently showing on Africa Magic, playing alongside some A-list actors. In this interview with DUPE AYINLA-OLASUNKANMI, the actress, who is in her 30s, speaks on her challenges, quarrel with fellow actress, Amanda Ebiye, among other issues.
What attracted you to acting?
From my childhood, I have always wanted to be seen on TV because I grew up watching ‘Kiddies Vision 101’ and ‘Tales by Moonlight’. Then, there was this man from my mum’s place who was an actor. He still acts though. Whenever he comes to my mum’s shop to say hi, I would tell him I wanted to act and his response to me then would be; ‘You will but you have to finish school first.’ I wasn’t comfortable with his response and I told myself I would find my own way because it has always been my passion. I did find my own way but it was after secondary school.
What then would you say has been your greatest accomplishment?
Have you progressed in your acting career as you have expected?
For where? (Laughs). I still have a long way to go. I want to be known all over the world so help me God. Lupita Nyong’o is one of the African ladies that are known all over the world. I want to be that popular.
How do you communicate with a snobbish A-list actor?
! I have worked with the likes of Imeh Bishop (Okon) late Prince James Uche, John Okafor (Mr Ibu) Tuvi James, Ruth Kadiri, and a host of others. I have also been on the same set with Oge Okoye, Annie Idibia, John Pop, Pete Edochie, and others. I can’t mention all but these ones I have worked with are nice and down to earth and they help carry upcoming actors along. If I happen to be on set with the ones with attitude, I won’t approach them. I will only do my job and mind my business.
Of all the roles you have played in the past, which is your favorite?
For now I would say, ‘Dorobucci Love’. I played the role of Mr Ibu’s girlfriend but I wasn’t a loyal girlfriend. I was only with him because of the little money I got from him. Meanwhile I had a more handsome guy whom I was really dealing with. It is my favourite for now because the role was challenging, considering the fact that, that isn’t my kind of person (smile).
Who is your favorite actor and why?
Genevieve Nnaji is my favourite and that is because she is one raw talent that fits into any character like it’s nothing. Another actor whose personality I love is Lupita Nyongo’o. Her journey is very inspiring.
What are you working on at the moment?
For now I have no jobs at hand. I lost two jobs last month because my phone was bad and was off for two weeks and four days. I later found out that while it was switched off, a producer in Asaba and one in Lagos tried reaching me but couldn’t get across. But hopefully next month I should be on set.
Define your acting style?
I can’t have a style when I have no idea of the roles that would be given to me in different sets. So, I do not have a style. I fit into any character and act it like it’s me.
When you suffer setback, how does it emotionally affect you and your work?
Once I am on set, I put all my personal problems behind me. I don’t allow it affect my work. I remember three years ago, I was on a set with Amanda Ebiye. We were playing best friends but we weren’t getting along on set; we would quarrel and abuse one another but once we are on camera we play our roles perfectly and that for me is being professional.
Tell me about giving back to the society in your own little way?
I have a team that we work together; lending a hand to the less-privileged and helping up and coming artistes to achieve their dreams. I believe that we climb by helping one another. You can’t be big with a small heart.
So how is your relationship with Ebiye now?
We haven’t met each other after the set but I don’t like her because to me, she is full of herself. That was the impression she gave me.
If called again to play alongside Ebiye, would you turn down the role?
Of course, I wouldn’t. Our differences have nothing to do with our jobs. We would put that aside and get into the characters we are asked to play.
Have you experienced sexual assault on set or for a role?
I don’t think I have experienced such.
But it is believed that young actors face sexual harassment to get roles?
Well, I can’t speak for others but can speak for myself. I haven’t been harassed by any producer or director.
Why haven’t you considered quitting since you have not made hit limelight? No way. I not quitting what I have a passion for. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy but I told myself I right from the very beginning that I won’t quit until I achieve my goal.
Are there plans to settle down soon and would you go for someone in the same line?
I will settle down if the right man proposes to me but I am not bothered about that for now. On marrying someone in the same field, if we click I would.
Aren’t you scared of being criticized about being single?
Criticized? I am not off-age so why would anyone criticize me? Marriage is not what one rushes into. One needs to pray about it and leave the rest for God. I will get married when the right time comes.
In your opinion, should Nigerian actors be engaged in pornographic movies?
No, no, no. It’s not in our culture and shouldn’t be allowed. Not engaging in pornographic movie doesn’t mean we aren’t professionals. It’s just not in our culture to do such movies or be seen acting in such roles.
