pics by ONOS and FOLA.
Arewa;Please introduce yourself
ONOS: ONOS is the dark pretty lady who hails from Delta State.Had her primary ,secondary education in warri after which she went to study French language in Delta State University.From a family of 8 where she is the 3rd child,recently got married at the House on the rock to Mr kunmi Ariyo.
Arewa:how,when,why did you start singing.
ONOS: I started singing at a very tender age back then in Delta State l sang in several groups in school,church e.t.c. So singing for me has been on going.l noticed at that age that l had a strong passion for the arts,l learnt how to play the keyboard, was always quick to go for any dance rehearsal l heard of.
Arewa: how did you family react to your decision
ONOS: When my parents noticed that l loved to sing and play the piano especially my dad he was quite supportive l remember him saying to me when l was in primary 5 that if you come out with good grades he would buy me a recorder(smiling).So they encouraged me in the little way they could.
Arewa:tell us how and when you met your husband?was it love at first sight?
ONOS:My husband and l had known each other for a while before we even got talking because we attend the same church. l won't say it was love at first sight, I'll say l met him in the line of duty.When l released my first single DANCE in 2008 it was on inspiration fm TOP 5 at 5 on Chaz b's show and l was basically trying to get all my friends to vote for the song on air; so we really got talking as a result of me askiing everyone to vote then l stumbled on him in church he asked for the promo copy of the song, we exchanged numbers and the rest as they say is history. (Laughs)
Arewa: You are a wife and a successful singer, tell us how easy or difficult this is especially in our soceity where even women see themselves as disadvantaged.
ONOS: it is not exactly easy you know but most of the time if you get married to your friend and he has an understanding of what you do, that definitely makes the work easier.And my husband has been extremely supportive even while we were dating.
Arewa: you recently launched your album,tell us about it.
ONOS:l launched my debut album Feb 28th , 2010 at the Eko hotel and Suites,there are 10tracks in the album a must listen with acts like kefee,Mike aremu,l D Cabasa,Lara George,J lyricist on the album.l worked with producers like FLO, IDCabasa andFoster and Joe on the mix.With videos for ''DANCE'' directed by Clarence Peters and "TOMORROW"
Ft Lara George n ldCabasa directed by DJ Tee.These videos are gainin massive air play.Been in several events within and out of the country bascially promoting the album events such as The Experience 2010 were l performed my hit single DANCE with jamaica Chevelle Franklyn and also rendered the Nigerian national anthem with Micah Stampley and Phil Drisicol.ONOS has presently been nominated as the" Discovery of the year" Africa gospel music awards 2011.
Arewa:What are your views about women in politics
ONOS:I really don't have any oppositons against women in politics,l believe we all have freedom of speech and freedom of expression; they have the means of being heard l believe they should be given a chance
Arewa:Do you have a signature style:
ONOS:Talking about signature style,l will say l love dressing for the occasion,l love wearing dresses; just make sure it is pretty,l'm so good to go.
Arewa:tell us the content of your personal makeup purse
ONOS:My personal makeup purse contains; lman powder,Mary kay foundation,Tara eyeliner,Sleek eye shadow,Tara powder brush,lip sticks,lip gloss
Arewa:lf you would give one advice each to a single and a married lady on Love,Work and Sex
ONOS:One advice to the single lady love yourself because no man can love you more than you love yourself,Work your gifts and marriage is honourable with the bed undefiled.
For the married,Love your home/family because it is your first ministry/office/business.Live all your dreams don't let them die just keep working it and lastly Sex in marriage is the icing on the cake so you have to keep it real.
Arewa:Philosopy about life
ONOS:Life is for the living so live life to the fullest because you've got just one life to live.
AREWA recently caught up with Fola Folayan, an on air personality at 104.5fm, Abuja, Nigeria who is a mass communications graduate of the university of Maiduguri and has been a broadcaster for about five years. She started as a news reporter/ news caster on TV before branching out to radio. Fola loves music, she has recorded four songs and is writing more.She is an avid reader and loves people who read too.
This is what she had to say:
AREWA: Can we know you please?
FOLA: My name is fola folayan, otherwise known as 4LaH da Blaqprinces
AREWA: Have you always wanted to be a broadcaster?
FOLA: I've always known that i wanted to be in showbiz,when i was in primary school, i was introduced to chlidren's programs on NTA and i developed the interest from there. In secondary school, and at the university i got more involved in entertainment and when i got introduced to radio, i fell in love with it
AREWA: Is there any other thing you do?
FOLA: Yeah! I sing, I've always loved singing, i used to be a studio back up singer and a band girl as a Student, I'm working on my first album.
AREWA: Are you single or married?
FOLA: I'm single but in a Serious relationship
AREWA: Tell us what your relationship is like
FOLA: I'ts a beautiful relationship and im happy
AREWA: Do you believe in love at first sight?
FOLA: No, I don't believe in love at first sight because love takes time to grow. but i believe in attraction at first sight. (laughs)
AREWA: If you could meet anyone in the world (dead or alive) who would it be and what would you say to them?
FOLA: I'll lke to meet Oprah and I'll tell her thanks for being an insipiration.
AREWA: Tell us the contents of your bag
FOLA: (Laughs again) My bag basically contans my phones, mini notebook and pen, compact powder and lip gloss, orbit chewing gum, facial wipes, razor blade and a novel.
AREWA: Do you have a signature style? what is it?
FOLA: My signature style is my deadlocks
AREWA: What advice will you give a young girl eyeing a career in broadcasting?
FOLA: Study the masters, be open minded, believe in yourself, and work hard.
AREWA: Who are your role models?
FOLA: Oprah and Femi Obong-Daniel
