I Sell Dry Fish and Rice - MumaGee

So some fan of yours are insinuating your new album is being delayed because you are now married. What can you say about that? People are entitled to their own Option. Can you let your expectant fans into what you are presently working on? Working on my latest album titled ‘Motherland’. How many tracks? It's a 12-track album but its only in due time that all d tracks can be unveiled. For now, we have Released two tracks which are ‘African Woman Skillashy’ and my latest single ‘Jikele’, which can be downloaded online from. http://www.hulkshare.com/8yjnlv75dc74 Not too many people really know much about you. What was growing up like for you? Growing up was great. Had a solid foundation from a Christian home. What kind of training did your parents give you that made you the kind of woman you are today? They were very strict and therefore no time for messing around or playing too much and so it creates more time for domestic cores and activities. Next after that is studying and reading books that can aid good morals. Don't you think that's too weird of them? Girls should b allowed to flow with boys, party and have affairs while growing up. Well if others did or do, it's not for me to judge. I only narrated how I grew up. While growing, what were those things you did that gave you out as someone who would later go into music? Joining the junior choir at age four and presenting special songs at church events. What about in school? Well when I came of age, I was participating in various social events on Saturdays especially and even representing my school in debates as one of the most brilliant students. So how did music start for you professionally? It all start from watching Divas on screen and wishing to become one some day. So that desire drove me to writing my own songs and by practicing and creating my own style, which has finally brought me this far. Did you approach anyone to help you out with your dream and how did they help? I met with my first producer, Nelson Brown who Recorded my first album. Since then I have grown from one level to another. What was the reaction of your parents when you told them you wanted to do music? No parent would agree totally at first, when they notice your interest to go into entertainment until they are sure you know what you are doing. My case was no different. So what were your experiences when you first started? Every good start is never easy until people begin to buy into your idea. It wasn't easy until after a while especially the fact that I came a very unique style that I refer to as Afrotastic music, but in no time, people started loving it and then I started enjoying the dividend. But how you do feel especially when you don't get call up for shows? Your songs aren't dancehall. I am a very busy person so that is the only time I get to rest and do other business. You didn’t get my question. Since you don't sing dancehall that can be played at gigs, how do then make money from your kind of music? That I don't sing dancehall does not mean I don't make money from my Afrotastic brand of music! So who are your fans and how do you get shows? My dear, my fans are those who love my style and music, and I get show just like every other Nigerian artiste. Aside music, what other projects are you involved in? Importation of dry fish and rice, fashion and clothing Business. I'm also doing my second degree in marketing and juggling these with being co-CEO/MD of GEEKLIPS ARTS ACADEMY. First of all, why did you choose a business like dry fish and rice? A good business person sees an opportunity and grabs it. Besides, what do you want to do with a second degree in Marketing? As you can see, my profile has shifted a great deal from just being an artiste. So Marketing would to a great extent make me more grounded in Business than my degree in theatre Arts. What's GEEKLIPS Art academy? It's an academy that trains up coming artistes professionally. We also help nurture them into live dreams. Since when did you start the academy? 2013. So how has been the response since you started? It’s an initiative I have always nurtured for years now, which was born out of the desire to assist up coming artistes. So it finally kicked off this year to d glory of God. The response has been great! Quite encouraging. Though a start is never easy. Is the academy free, as in like a give-back thing? Almost free but no one gets serious over free things. So why did you decide to stay in Port Hacourt when other artistes prefer Lagos? I'm not other artistes. Life for me goes beyond just being Muma Gee. I moved as soon as it was time for me to start giving back to d society and charity they say begins at home. And for me, Port-Harcourt is my Motherland and that is why my latest Album is titled MOTHERLAND. But don't you think moving back is making you miss out on a whole lot of gigs? Well I have attend enough of that in d past and at present I only go for event where am paid to attend or making an appearance that will impact positively in the lives of people. Even while in Lagos I do not go to all events. So I miss nothing because I get booked for the right events in Lagos and so many other places even outside the country. How then do you cope with male admirers now that you are married? Doesn't your husband worry that you have to mingle with men most of d time? Shockingly it's not just male but also females adding to the pressure. But the best thing in a union is when you and your partner have confidence and trust in each other. It makes life easier for a healthy cohabitation. So how do you combine home front and all that baggage of work? I have maids and house keepers that I instruct and supervise on how I want things done and they are so supportive by Gods grace. So far, how do you describe your marriage? That is private and I will appreciate if you respect my opinion. So how many kids should fans expect from you? Fans don't have any say in my private life but professionally only. If asked to make a wish, what will that be? To excel and impact positively in the lives of others. What's that one experience you would like to forget and not be reminded of? None I can remember at the moment. It's like you don't even want to talk about your man? It's my very private life I'm sorry. One last question please. There's a rumour that you are older than your husband. Is it true? I don't live on rumours so I will ignore this question. Okay! Let me put it directly to you. Are you older than your husband? That is also personal.