family lived in France. A few years later, we moved to
New York when my father took up his post: first, as an
Ambassador to Mozambique, then, Equitorial Guinea,
and Central African Republic, where he was also Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
As a family, we had our traditions. We would spend every
summer on our 150 foot headship yacht, Yemoja.
Every vacation, we travelled to somewhere new aboard my
father's plane. Every Sunday, my parents would have our
chef prepare canapés and cocktails and they would sit and
listen to my sister play her harp. I played violin. As
children, we travelled all over Africa and the world. We
visited all the countries my father represented. We were
sheltered as children and we really didn't face many
challenges, apart from sifting through the vultures and
vacuums.
Parents
My father is the most amazing man alive. He did
everything for his family. My mother was his Queen and
my sister and I were his little princesses. He gave us
everything and so much more. If you try to attack him, he
will bite, but behind closed doors, he is loving. I had the
most incredible mother and she was very well educated,
extremely elegant and breathtakingly beautiful. Due to my
family's choice to keep our business so private, I've had
quite a 'normal' life to a certain extent. We weren't in the
papers or magazines until my parents divorced.
Wealth
Our parents don't just hand us money. I was writing songs
on my guitar everyday, which I'm still doing. Like most
people, my father influences all my decisions because I
respect him more than anybody in the world. My father has
always hoped, to this day, that I'd get into the business of
mining gold. He was not pleased at my choice to pursue a
career in music. He wanted me to continue my studies at Oxford.
Music
I turned to music during the tough times at school. I started
playing violin at the age of four, and guitar at 13. Once I
realised the freedom of writing your own music and playing
it and fully expressing yourself, it was a done deal. I knew
that's what I wanted to do with my life. I've been playing
instruments my whole life and singing in the choirs at all
my different schools. Now, I'm making it happen with the
help of my team. I worked very hard for my record deal on
my own. I wrote and recorded songs for years while
networking throughout New York City. I finally sat down
and sent about 200 emails with my bio, pictures and music.
I shopped my own music around and got a deal.
Competition
I'm not sure I would have an issue coping with other
famous people. I just treat them with the respect I expect
back. I think being a Nigerian female pop singer, who plays
guitar, speaks for itself. There aren't many of us out there.
Role model
I love Jimi Hendrix, Courtney Love, Katy Perry, Blink 182.
I definitely have mad love for British pop band, McFly; or
more so just Dougie. I want the same success as Rihanna,
and I want to be with Rihanna. But I don't want to be like
her. We are different people entirely, I'm sure people can
appreciate that.
My country, Nigeria
Nigeria has a great future and I love to bring my group,
Pink Grenade, to Nigeria. I hope I will be back soon.
Style
Style is whatever you are comfortable in. If you feel good,
you make it look good. My mother had an extensive
wardrobe of all sorts of vintage designer garments. I'd like
to take those, alter them to make them more age-appropriate for myself.
Personality
I'm really shy and I have a big heart. When people meet
me, they expect an extremely rude girl but I'm the opposite.
I'm an amazing cook. I grew up eating African food and
French gourmet-that's what I cook the best. I also love
playing video and I love rollerblading. Most people don't
know that I'm an equestrian. I've been in six national horse
shows. Every member of my family has their own horse.
Beauty
I've been blessed with really good skin. If I did have to
choose one thing, I will say: don't wear your make-up to
the gym.
Hobbies
I can get dolled up in a $10,000 dress and go to a gala or I
can just hang out, go to a concert and have a casual drink.
What really relaxes me is speaking to my father for hours
on the phone.
Via: Punch Nigeria
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