Sunday 14 October 2007

Back in the groove...





My people I apologise for keeping quiet over the last few weeks. Things have been very hectic with settling the kids into schools, settling into the house, settling into the country and settling into the traffic. All of this settling has left me little time for me to settle but finally things are starting to happen.

After a lot of feet dragging and pure stubbornness (Oprah was on at the time) Toks finally managed to drag me to a photogragher's studio for a photoshoot and that was where things started to snowball. Sitting in the waiting room was a rather exotic creature who seemed to have been transported straight from Camden town.

The introductions were made and this is how I came to know the one and only Denrele of Soundcity - a yoof outfit that supplies a lot of the local channels with music and lifestyle content.

One thing led to another and he asked me to appear on one of their shows called SoundCity Star Hosts where a star, (moi??) picks their top 10 current videos and then does an hour show around this and answers questions. The programme was recorded today, will be edited tomorrow and will be broadcast starting on Thursday and over the weekend so watch out for it on AIT and other stations.

And then to top it off I was then interviewed by City People magazine for their upcoming issue. Wow what a day.

I am also in the process of setting up my own production company to focus on creating content for all these channels that are springing up in Nigeria. I have identified a couple of key areas and will be bringing you up to speed when things are more sorted. And to top it all off I have to get my finger out and continue work on the book idea that kick started this whole blog thing.

In the meantime enjoy these photos of the "crazy" Denrele and the crew during today's shoot.

13 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hiya nice to have you back although i have been following your hubby's blog and kinda kpet up to date on your welfare especially as he has now taken it upon himself to challenge a numebr of bad drivers. Just tell him to take it easy OOOOO!!!. Both of u are very brave to return home. I wish you the very best and look forward to reading your book when you get round to it and make sure you make it available to those of us in London. As for Derenle I have always marvelled at his audacious style and nuff respect to da brotha!!!!

Take care and remain blessed.

Nonesuch said...

I like soundcity and Denrele and i will make sure i see the episode with you hosting.well come back.

Anonymous said...

That's a job I would love to have...creating content for TV. Can't wait to hear your ideas...

ababoypart2 said...

"I am also in the process of setting up my own production company to focus on creating content for all these channels that are springing up in Nigeria. I have identified a couple of key areas and will be bringing you up to speed when things are more sorted"

Looks like you are back! Well done, and keep us posted.

Thirty + said...

In no time, Iyawo you have settled ni yen o, it is business as usual. More grease to your elbow

Anonymous said...

hi mandy good to know u are back in the country. then when u released those lovely records i was in my primary school then and i had a big crush on you that i gave up playing soccer just to see ur videos.mmmmm... if age had been on my side i would have given ur husband a good run for his money.

im happy that you have continued to make progess in life as im now a qualified pilot. is there a way i can get ur cds
especially taxi driver and videos
u are still my star moreso that you now know christ i felt very proud WELCOME HOME MANDY PLEASE STAY.

LIVINGSTONEWALE@yahoo.co.uk

Anonymous said...

so u have time to host a tv show, plot the plan for a production company, get interviewed by city people. nawa O!! so when are u going to get back on track with your book? get your skate on girl. I am going to start harassing you. was waiting for you to fully settled. it looks like you have settled in fast.

BB

Mandy Brown-Ojugbana said...

anon..the book is on my mind I know I need to finish it and I will soooooooooon.xx mandy


Livingstone... my videos are probably buried deep in the vaults of nta maybe I should relese some more music ? thanks for your support and happy flying.xx Mandy

Mandy Brown-Ojugbana said...

anon..the book is on my mind I know I need to finish it and I will soooooooooon.xx mandy


Livingstone... my videos are probably buried deep in the vaults of nta maybe I should relese some more music ? thanks for your support and happy flying.xx Mandy

Mandy Brown-Ojugbana said...

anon..the book is on my mind I know I need to finish it and I will soooooooooon.xx mandy


Livingstone... my videos are probably buried deep in the vaults of nta maybe I should relese some more music ? thanks for your support and happy flying.xx Mandy

Anonymous said...

mandy............good to know you are back! watched your star host and i tell you, i have been beggin derele to run a repeat of your episode.it was really fantastic!
so did derele get on your nerves? at times, i think that boy suffers from too much vibrancy.Nice pics tho

Mandy Brown-Ojugbana said...

anon.... I luv Derele hes the sweetest.

Mandy Brown-Ojugbana said...

anon.... I luv Derele hes the sweetest.