only lady in the EME squad, she's had a career that has spanned over
10 years, and in this interview, says she's ready to stage a comeback,
challenges notwithstanding.
Your video 'Don't go there' was just released. How did you find the experience?
It was amazing. We rehearsed for about four weeks before the video was
shot. The choreography, the dancers and the dances made it all fun.
When are you likely to release your album?
It's definitely going to be next year, although I can't say what
quarter it will be. I will be dropping more singles and more videos as
well.
A lot has changed since you went off the radar. Now that you're
planning a comeback, what kind of songs should we expect from you?
I will stick to my contemporary music. I don't like to box myself to a
corner, describing myself as an R&B or soul singer. I will just do
what comes naturally. I'm ready to explore and make more good music
that people can relate to.
Who are you planning to work with on your album?
I really can't say for now but I am going to be working with a lot of
people. I definitely want to work with Banky W because I have always
been a fan. I have done stuff with Skales too , and hopefully one
other female artiste.
You were once romantically linked with rapper Freestyle. Is there a
possibility of you both getting together again, at least
professionally?
I was? Well, Freestyle was my great friend and is still my very good
friend. We had a conversation yesterday just like the friends that we
are. Working with him, I can't say for now, maybe, maybe not.
Are you in a relationship now?
No. I am very much single.
Tell us how your journey into EME started and how it has been so far.
Banky and I have always been friends and when I decided to make my
comeback, I did a song with Skales. Along the line, I went to the EME
house where I met him and everybody. We got talking about so many
things, including the DELSU rape issue which was popular then. He
advised that I do a song about rape in Nigeria at that time.
He later volunteered to be part of the song. We started working on the
song and I guess it was at that point he realized he had to sign me.
So far, the journey has been great and a lot of fun. I look forward to
more fun moments because as much as it is work, it is also a lot of
fun because it is what we love to do.
How does it feel being EME's first lady, and does it come with pressure?
It definitely feels good because everybody is looking out for me on a
personal and work level. They don't let anybody mess with me. They are
like hawks watching over me, the things brothers do for their only
sister. There hasn't been any pressure on me at all. I am comfortable
being the first lady.