When you started out, did you have any map for your career trajectory?
I never had anything planned but one thing I really wished for if you ask me, is the fact that I wish I started broadcasting earlier in life especially from the university. The fun life would have started long ago.
What do you attest to be behind your rising popularity?
I believe in hardwork, creativity, originality, and consistency. If all these are in your career soup mix its bound to be a delicious one. I just give my best to the job on a daily basis and am grateful to God for the success he's given me so far but my best is still ahead of me.
What is it like being a recognised female media personality? Are the challenges different on account of your gender?
I don't think gender has anything to do with it. My job makes you genderless sometimes because you are not seen all the time. I believe that job challenges are general, so if u know me well am a fine mix of a nigga and a diva. I try not to let being female determine anything. If for anything, I would allow being female to help me to be softer so I can effectively reach the people that listen to me on air.
Is there anything about your past that you'll like to change?
There is absolutely nothing I'll like to change about my life. All is going according to Gods plan.
How do you cope with male admirers?
Am a naturally humorous person, so I treat male admirers with respect at a distance. I laugh and flirt a little on radio and it all ends there.
Do you believe in humility as a virtue?
If you are not humble you cannot remain at the top for a long time. Its a virtue that is required if you want to remain among the champions of life. I do my best to keep a level head God helping me.
What's your background like (School and family)?
Growing up was fun; I was in the hostel from primary 3 at Ijebu Ode. I went to Christ Apostolic Church school and later to Anglican girls Grammar school. After high school I was admitted to the Lagos State university where I studied Law. I am the last of 4 girls from my mother and the 5th among 8 kids for my father
What is your daily routine like?
My daily routine is simple; I wake up, pray, exercise, get my kids running, eat breakfast if I can, and thereafter, am off to work.
Were you cross when rumours made the rounds about your marriage hitting the rocks?
I am an entertainer and people like us are always in the news. I just do my best to keep some areas of my life private.
How do you balance your busy schedule as a broadcaster and a doting mother?
I love my children to a fault; all I do is to set priorities for my life and it has worked marvelously for me. So as busy as I am, they know my schedule and we all blend in nicely.
How did you feel when a surprise birthday was thrown for you by your friends in the US some months back?
It was an awesome feeling; I felt so loved most especially because my cake was from one of my best cake designers who happens to be my friend. I was taken to the shop in New York, I didn't even know there was anything planned. It was the coolest surprise I ever had and I would always be thankful for it. Even after my holiday my manager gave me an entire weekend of parties, it was awesome and it turned out to be my best birthday ever.
What has it been like staging your show 'Oga Madam Live' for 3 seasons?
I have just began to explore my comedy side and its been awesome staging 2 Seasons in Nigeria and in the UK. I am preparing for my 3rd Season on stage which is coming up on the 28th September at the Muson Center. It is going to be the mother of all shows; I have loads of artistes and comedians coming such as Adewale Ayuba, Kcee, J Martins, Terry G, Senator, Seyilaw, Akpororo, Bash, Igos and so many others.
Do you have a grass to grace story to tell about your life?
We all have our stories to tell but if I start reeling out mine now, it may turn out to be Superstory. (Laughs)
Which city, country, would be a choice holiday destination for you and why?
I would love to visit Greece because I am fascinated with greek mythology and its historical sites.
Your thoughts about the music industry in Nigeria?
Our music industry is growing and we still have a lot of grounds to cover but Nigerians are resilient people. We are dogged in our ways it might take us a while to get there but we would surely get there.
What keeps you going?
God keeps me going I believe in my father in heaven. He's got my back at all times, so I am not disturbed.
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