{"id":273230,"date":"2011-01-08T18:23:45","date_gmt":"2011-01-08T18:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/?p=45711"},"modified":"2011-01-08T18:23:45","modified_gmt":"2011-01-08T18:23:45","slug":"im-not-a-lesbian-waje","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2011\/01\/08\/im-not-a-lesbian-waje\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019m not a lesbian \u2014Waje"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Waje <\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nAfter featuring in the Zain musical challenge and the \u2018Do Me\u2019 hit track by the duo P Square, Iruobe Aituaje Ebele popularly known as Waje has continued to step up her game. When Sunkanmi Ogunade met her recently in Ibadan, she debunked rumours of her having a queer sexual life. Excerpts:
\nYou<\/strong> featured in the song <\/strong>Do Me<\/strong><\/em> with the mighty duo P-Square. Was that your major break?<\/strong>
\nTo be very candid, the Do Me<\/em> track was my debut. It sold me out beyond my imagination. I got noticed by almost everybody. After the hit track, I decided to put more effort into my music. I had done something for them before; I remixed the Omoge Mi <\/em>track as Bobo Mi.<\/em> They listened to it, liked it and featured it in their album.
\nDo you still have a cordial relationship with them?<\/strong>
\nYes, I do. We still relate well.
\nWhat is the next step for Waje?<\/strong>
\nThe next big thing is my album. I am currently working extra hard to compose good songs and make my fans happier. The whole big thing has to do with a lot of things. My album, musical videos, my person, etc. I am working on my album and I hope to drop it as soon as I get what I want.
\nHow many years have you spent in the music industry?<\/strong>
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\nI have spent like six years but I give glory to God today. When, I started many years back, it was rough and harsh. You would sing all your hearts out and somebody somewhere would just rubbish your handwork. I felt like backing out but today, it\u2019s a different ball game. People have come to love what we do, even if they don\u2019t agree with your idea, they would encourage and even pray for you.
\nDo you have any record label right now?<\/strong>
\nI don\u2019t have any record label but that would end pretty soon. I am on the edge of striking a deal. When it happens, you would be the first to know. I promise
\nOne of your videos <\/strong>\u2018Can I be your girl?\u2019 <\/strong><\/em>is enjoying massive air play. How do you feel? <\/strong>
\nI feel very great. We spent a lot of money on that video. It was not shot here; we travelled out of the country to shoot the video. The expenses were just too high, but we had no choice. You also have to make enough appearances and the rest of them. It\u2019s just on the high side.
\nSo, if I may ask, where do you get all the funds for your projects?<\/strong>
\nTo be very sincere with you, my brother, God has been so good to me in that aspect. All my life, I have been fortunate, if I may say. I have not had any reason to regret venturing into music. I have been doing some money fetching engagements and it has been colourful. I get assistance from people very well. For that video, it was just God oo. I work for my funds and God provides the rest.
\nHave you faced sexual harassment in the industry?<\/strong>
\nI don\u2019t think that is new. It has been and will continue to be. It is even part of the make-up of the industry. When I hear cases of sexual harassment especially in this industry, I am not always surprised. I have never been harassed in any way before. I have been very lucky.
\nAre you saying it is very normal? <\/strong>
\nYes, I am principally saying that it is normal and it is also part of the challenges we face.
\nAre you in a relationship?<\/strong>
\nNo.
\nWhy?<\/strong>
\nI don\u2019t have any reason for you! I am single and I am not searching. I want to face my music totally.
\nAre you a lesbian?<\/strong>
\nLol! No. I am not o! I am not a lesbian. Okay, let me say this. If I commence a relationship tomorrow, I will inform you.
\nHope you know time is going?<\/strong>
\nWhat do you mean by time is going? I am not searching abeg<\/em>. Don\u2019t put words into my mouth (laughs).
\nWhat is the full meaning of WAJE?<\/strong>
\nWords Aren\u2019t Just Enough.
\nIn <\/strong>Can I be your girl?<\/strong><\/em>, are you<\/strong> referring to anybody? <\/strong>
\nNo, it was a song I wrote naturally. I am not referring to anybody o. In this part of the world, you don\u2019t beg to date the opposite sex, and they do that. I am not referring it to anybody o!
\nHow was growing up like?<\/strong>
\nIt was fun. It was like any other average person\u2019s. I learnt a lot while growing up. It was fun for me and I still have those colourful memories. Growing up was peaceful and interesting.
\nAs an artiste, how do you rate the Nigerian music industry?<\/strong>
\nThe Nigerians music industry is fast growing because we are definitely not what we used to be five years back. I strongly believe that the fast growth of the music scene will make the industry very big in a few years to come and talented acts will have a platform to showcase themselves.
\nWhat should your fans expect from you soon?<\/strong>
\nThey should expect more good music, the message being as positive as ever. I promise them that I will not disappoint. Finally, I thank all my fans, for their love, care and steadfastness all these years. I love them all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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