{"id":351812,"date":"2011-03-31T09:43:15","date_gmt":"2011-03-31T09:43:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/2011\/03\/31\/i-started-as-musician-dakore\/"},"modified":"2011-03-31T09:43:15","modified_gmt":"2011-03-31T09:43:15","slug":"i-started-as-musician-dakore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2011\/03\/31\/i-started-as-musician-dakore\/","title":{"rendered":"“I Started As Musician” -Dakore"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dakore Egbuson, versatile actress, was recently in Kenya where she spoke about how she started. Excerpts:<\/p>\n

What was your childhood like?
I was born in Lagos on 14 October, 1978. My childhood was sheltered, blissful and exciting. I was quite popular, outgoing and highly artistic. Altogether, we were 10 children.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been privileged to attend some of the best schools in Nigeria. I attended prestigious primary and high schools and then I went on to study Mass Communication at the University of Lagos.<\/p>\n

Did you always want to be an actress?
Actually, I knew I had a passion for the performing arts, specifically music, but it must have been God\u2019s will that I would become an actor and I have no regrets. It was a talent I discovered later in life.
The desire was there from childhood. I studied music and took up the flute and became very good at it. Being on stage performing was very natural and I wasn\u2019t shy either. I am very fortunate I had wonderfully indulgent parents and teachers.<\/p>\n

How many films have you been featured in? Any favourite?
I started out professionally on television, then movies in 1998, so, it\u2019s been 12 years. I\u2019ve been in about 60 movies. Picking a favourite is difficult, so I\u2019ll pick a few \u2014 Silent tears, Emotional crack, Caught in the middle.<\/p>\n

What does your daily schedule entail?
No day is ever the same but every morning, I say my prayers, have some green tea and I get set for the day.
These days, I mostly have photo shoots, meetings, interviews. I also make time to catch up with family and friends in between, so it gets pretty hectic, but it\u2019s mostly fun.<\/p>\n

Any album you have released so far?
I released a single about two years ago to let people have an idea of where I\u2019m coming from musically. I started out on television in Nigeria hosting sports and music programmes; I briefly worked with BEN TV, London. Right now, I\u2019m working on my talk show -The Dakore Show.<\/p>\n

I modelled on and off earlier in my career, more as a side gig and then recently became brand ambassador for Amstel Malta, which is a big deal and has been very fulfilling.<\/p>\n

Has your life changed since you became famous?
It\u2019s been a roller coaster ride, but I wouldn\u2019t trade the entire experience for anything. I\u2019m grateful for the immense love and support I constantly get from my fans. In other ways as well I haven\u2019t changed who I am essentially.<\/p>\n

How many movies do you get to shoot yearly?
When I was very active, maybe 15 on average per year but for now I\u2019m holding out for that one great masterpiece, so watch out for me.<\/p>\n

What are some of the challenges you face as an actress on a daily basis?
There are so many challenges as with everything else in life. From the loss of anonymity, technical difficulties, competition within the industry itself, piracy, stress of shooting in such a short space of time and even funding.<\/p>\n

What are some of the highlights of your career?
I\u2019d say being able to positively affect a wide spectrum of people through my performances. I\u2019ve been honoured to receive a lot of memorable awards.<\/p>\n

One that stood out was given to me and a few of my colleagues in Hollywood by the African Times publication and winning Best African Actress at The Brazilian Film Festival in New York for Before the Sunrise. On home soil, the City People Award for Best Actress was another feather in my cap.<\/p>\n

Are you seeing anyone?
I am happily married. I got married in January this year to Olumide Akande.<\/p>\n

Do you face the challenge of piracy in Nollywood?
We have serious issues with piracy and our government is trying to deal with it bearing in mind that this is now a global issue.<\/p>\n

So, how much do you get paid per film?
Depending on the situation, it can range from $1,000 (N150,000) to $20,000 (N3 million) or even more.<\/p>\n

How do you give back to the society?
I am an ambassador\/spokesperson for Oxfam America\/ Amnesty International in the campaign for the control of arms; I support various orphanages, cervical and breast cancer awareness to mention a few. I find it so fulfilling to support these causes.<\/p>\n

How do you relax when you are not working?
I love to escape by travelling, being at the beach, listening to music and chilling with loved ones.<\/p>\n

Which actors do you look up to the most, in the filming industry?
In Nigeria, I admire Olu and Joke Jacobs. Internationally, Angela Bassett, Angelina Jolie and Kevin Spacey. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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