Shoot good video, promo the video- ENVEE, Cinematographer
Q. Can we meet you?
A. Yes
Q. Relationship status?
A. Single
Q. Date of birth?
A. 11th August, 1978
Q. Family background?
A. Family of 5
Q. Educational background?
A. School Cert
Q. Can you mention your talent(s) to us?
A. A rapper, video director, D.O.P and an Editor.
Q. We learnt you are a music video director so tell us more about it?
A. Yes I am, I shoot and direct music.
Q. Is music production a lucrative business in Nigeria?
A. Yes
Q. When did you begin your video director career and how has the journey been so far?
A. 4 years and is doing fine.
Q. What do you think are the problems video directors are facing in the music industry, Nigeria?
A. Artiste and financial.
Q. What do you think can be done to solve these problems you highlighted above?
A. Trust and money.
Q. Mention few things you think video directors can do to come to limelight?
A. Shoot good video, promo the video.
Q. What role do video directors play in the music industry, Nigeria?
A. We direct video and also promote artist.
Q. What does it take to produce a musical video of a song?
A. Script, good camera, lights, concept and locations.
Q. Your embarrassing moment?
A. Shooting on location and some area boys will come and size camera asking to pay some sum of money.
Q. Your best moment?
A. When the video comes out good.
Q. Favorite meal?
A. Yam and beans.
Q. Tell us your philosophy of life?
A. Only God can judge me.
Q. Your hobbies?
A. Music and watching movies.
Q. Your likes and your dislikes?
A. I like music, hiphop, rapping, I dislike nagging, lies.
Q. Aside you, who else in your family is in the entertainment industry?
A. My elder brother.
Q. If you are not doing music video production, what else will you be doing for a living?
A. Editing and painting.
Q. Since music is a lucrative business in Nigeria and the world at large, what is the future of video director?
A. Future is always bright.
Q. As a video director, mention some benefits you often enjoy in Nigeria?
A. Making money, making friends and connection
Q. Who are your role model and mentor in the area of music video production?
A. Clearance peter and unlimited LA.
Q. Mention five music video producers that inspire you with their works?
A. Adaz, Clearance Peters, Unlimited LA, Kanbo and Akin Alabi.
Q. Mention five artists you would love to work with?
A. Phyno, Flavour, 2face, Black Face and Nigga Raw.
Q. How often do you produce a musical video and what gives you inspiration when producing a musical video?
A. Depends when the work comes, the kind of music the artist sings.
Q. When an artist brings a song to you for video shoot, what are the steps you will take to achieve success in the job?
A. Good script, camera and locations.
Q. What are the challenges you are having with artists when working on a music video project?
A. Most of them don't have money.
Q. What is your definition of music?
A. Music is food for the soul.
Q. What are the qualities of good music?
A. Lyrics.
Q. Do you think Nigerian artistes are still producing good music?
A. No good music, they are just dancing and have good beat.
Q. Where do you see yourself in the next ten years in the music industry, as a music video producer?
A. Big shot in the industry.
Q. Who do you intend to work with in your next video shoot job, in the music industry?
A. I don't know for now.
Q. Tell us about your upbringing?
A. Tough but good so far.
Q. While growing up, did you by any chance enjoy parental love?
A. Yes.
Q. Did your parents like your decision in becoming a music director and are they giving all the necessary support you need?
A. No.
Q. Did you by any chance have sex education at home?
A. No.
Q. If yes, how often did you have sex education at home?
A. None.
Q. Do you think it is difficult to control sexual urge?
A. Yes.
Q. What is your view about sex?
A. Enjoyable.
Q. What is your view about sex education?
A. It is good.
Q. What is your word of encouragement to all music producers out-there?
A. Be good and hard working.
Q. Your advice to everyone reading this interview?
A. Just be good to yourself and love one another.
Q. One word for your fans?
A. I love you all
Q. Thank you for your time and attention?
A. You are welcome.
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