NOTE: In this interview shorthand writing "ACTIVATED", so don't LOL
Afrik:
Its been long we had a celeb in the house, this time we kicking off with a very popular name based in the city of Lagos/Delta, no other person but Slim Boribo. How has it been my brother?
Slim Boribi:
Wow.. It has been good and sometimes tough too but still i thank God for everything.
Afrik:
Nice one, OK let's start the usual way we always do, kindly give your audience (especially the once that don't no you yet) a brief biography about who Slim Boribo is in and outside the entertainment circle
Slim Boribo:
Arite..Slim boribo hails from Delta State, born and brought up in Kaduna State attended his secondary school in Christ Ambassadors College Kaduna and higher institution in Federal Polytechnic Oko Anambra State. Born feb. 28 1983. My real names are Micheal Nwanokwai.
Inside d entertainment circle, am a rap artist, formerly in a group of 3 (Da Legion).
Outside the entertainment circle i work with d new york film academy as a part time staff.
Afrik:
Hmmm, quite interesting profile, so tell us how do you cope with such combinations asin (working with the new york film academy as a part time staff and at the same time doing music business)?
Slim Boribo:
Well its quite easy for me because as a part time staff with new york film academy, am not found in the office, i only get busy when there are seminars holding in Nigeria and sometimes it comes ones in a year so i got all d time i need to do music business.
Afrik:
Lovely, so back to your music, we recall your previous single "Yes Boss" which took almost everyone by surprise when it was released and according to our records it was widely accepted both online and other media houses, so tell us, was it the 1st official single you ever did after parting ways with your group members and playing solo?
Slim Boribo:
Yes boss it was my 1st official single.
Afrik:
So how did you feeling doing it all alone.
Slim Boribo:
I felt much better and more flexible u know, been able to express myself fully.
Afrik:
And recently you released your latest single "No Dulling" featuring SideOne, how was your studio experience with him and who produced the hit track.
Slim Boribi:
Wow it was one of the most exciting moment in the studio, working with sideone was a blessing and also the dude is fun to be with. The track was produced by one of the most famous producer in Nigeria so fly flip tyce.
Afrik:
Hmmm, so are you currently signed to any record label/management or you just doing it on your own for now
Slim Boribo:
Well i am not signed to any record label, just running things on my own but though fronting a record label name "2fingerz Entertainment", with hope of expanding anytime soon, so my new single titled "No Dulling" is from the desktop of 2fingerz Entertainment owned by me and two of my colleague name kobY nd Flappy fizzu.
Afrik:
What else is 2fingerz Entertainment into
Slim Boribo:
Yes, we are also trying to promote peace using music and clothing as a means to reach out to everyone.
Afrik:
So tell me, what are the major difficulties you presently facing in the industry and what next should we be expecting from Slim Boribo.
Slim Boribo:
Presently the major difficulties am facing is piracy.
Afrik:
When you say "Piracy" how does it affect you directly as a brand
Slim Boribo:
It affects me directly in the sense that dis piracy body get your song out there, make a lot money from it before u as d artist think of releasing it..
Afrik:
True talk, so what next should we be expecting from Slim Boribo and any plans of dropping your album this year or next year?
Slim Boribo:
Expect good music from 2finger and especially from me, hopefully my album will drop next year cos am presently promoting it for now and working on more sick tunes for your listening pleasure.
Afrik:
We trust your judgment, so as usual any advice for the young and up-coming artist before we roundup
Slim Boribo:
For the young and up coming artist, keep your head up and always put God first..
Yes Boss !!!
ReplyDelete#2Fingerz Reppin 2 ð fullest..it Ur Boi Koby Kushy ...Leggo •
U knW warH deE dOo kobY kusY..2fingerZ all d way
ReplyDeleteLove your new single with side one
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ReplyDeletethis is good job..2finger big up,no duling
ReplyDeleteGod bless ur hustle slim..
ReplyDeletelove your sweag my friend slim, Larry
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