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  Prince Goke Bajowa is a Nigerian gospel artiste, a trumpeter, composer, writer and music director. His genre of music spans across contemporary high- life, contemporary folks and a fusion of other kinds of African music. He plays gospel high-life with a blend of contemporary folk and African folk songs embellished in contemporary field. His songs teach morals, preach salvation with several other inspiring messages everyone needs to live a productive and a holy life. In this interview, Goke wisely deals with controversial questions  on music industry especially as pertaining to gospel and secular music collaboration. Get ready to unravel a lot more about this gospel high-life artiste, and know his opinion on some of the questions regarding gospel and secular music. Enjoy the ride. (Interviewed by Blessing Aduloju, Kehinde Osunrinde and Istifanus Sarki). How did you begin music? Well, music for me started many years back, since my childhood days. I...

Cynthia is a graduate of Linguistics, Obafemi Awolowo University, a writer and a social media enthusiast. In this interview, she shares the story of her childhood , telling us how it affects her upbringing and made her to the woman she is today. So, how did you begin as a writer? Well, I am always known for the reader in the house. I spent a lot of my time as a child reading books and watching movies. These activities gave me a very creative mind. Most times, I'd try to recreate those stories in my head. Most of my words never made it to the public eye until a dear friend of mine pushed, suggesting that I started with sharing my stories on Facebook. And it all just fell in place afterwards. And Speaking? I always was, still am, the talker. I was never the shy one so that sort of came easy for me. Even in your writings, you talk. (Laughs)  Yea I've heard people say that. They say they can hear me talk just by reading what I write. How was growing u...

Alfa Sule is an evangelical dance drama ministry based in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Having started in 2002 with only 10 students, the group has grown big and now boasting of more than 40 cast members. Here is an interview with the popular drama evangelist, and president of Christ Chosen Vessel, Oluwafemi  Ajewole, otherwise known as Alfa Sule.  How has been the experience so far? Well. Thank God for being faithful. He has helped us to produce movies that have changed lives. We also had the opportunity to minister in some places and in the presence of some great people such as governors, kings and others alike. Great ministers of God are not left out. Which of your movies has made the most impact so far? Well, by the grace of God, every movie we have produced so far has made great impact, but the one that cut across everyone was O Ti Gan Pa. it went across Nigerian cities and beyond Nigeria. There was a case on the movie, O Ti Gan Pa, ...

Can we meet you? Daniel: I am Iyiola Daniel, a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University. I finished from the department of Family, nutrition and consumer sciences (Food, Nutrition and Dietetics option). I am from Osun state, Iwo, precisely. I am the CEO and brand director of Ecstasy Consults. I am a Christian. I am single. Tell us about your background. Mr. Daniel: I was born in ijanikin, along badagry express road in Lagos state. I grew up there. I finished from Damtops primary and secondary school. I’m very industrious and very enterprising. Immediately I finished primary school, I enrolled as an apprentice at Definite art studio where I learnt portrait painting, greeting card designs, banner design and screen printing. At some point in jss3, I enrolled for a two-week training, where I learnt bead making. My secondary school days were tasking, being that I had to combine academics with artisan works. Also, I’m a very good scrip writer, and I act very well. I feature...