Many Wanted To Have S*x Before Helping Me – Singer, Ijekimora Opens Up
Rising Nigerian singer, Ijekimora has talked about her profession, revealing that many wanted s*x before offering her help.
Background
My name is Ijeoma Ononobi and my logo name is Ijekimora. I am from Awomama, in Imo State, Nigeria. I am the second infant of my family. I even have five siblings– brothers and 3 sisters. I come from a totally religious history and I’ve lived in America all my life.
Education
I attended Weaver Elementary, Jackson Magnetic Middle School, North Garland High School, Wade College, and the University of North Texas, in which I bagged a Bachelor’s diploma in Fashion Merchandising Marketing.
Career
Singing is sincerely rewarding and fulfilling. Singing is my glad vicinity and lets in me to explicit myself in many ways. Every music I sing and write has a fantastic meaning behind it and it usually tends to make one feel good. It relies upon on the kind of mood I’m in. I love experimenting with special genres and sounds. I additionally love infusing each Western and African culture into my track due to the fact they constitute me, especially, now that afrobeat is a global phenomenon. It makes it outstanding to bring each worlds together. I also like to tug from different human beings’s life tales. For example, my single, Cheetah, changed into stimulated with the aid of a pal of mine.
Challenges
The first 12 months I got here to Nigeria to paintings on my music, many humans inside the enterprise wanted to sleep with me earlier than they could help me, even if I stated I may want to pay (for their services). Those that lied and stated they could assist ended up stealing my cash and made up lies. I certainly had to scratch the whole lot off and start again, consequently my hiatus.
Relocation
Firstly, the various producers in America didn’t apprehend or sense the essence of the African sound. So, I had to come domestic and paintings with people who apprehend what African music is about. Secondly, I wanted to grow my logo and I knew the most effective manner I could that became to return to the music hub of Africa– Lagos. Thirdly, I wanted to see in which my cash become going. I was bored with sending money to Nigeria and not seeing any results.
Motivation
God is all that motivates me. But the achievement memories of other women, such as Mo Abudu, push me. Mo’ is such an inspiration.
Music enterprise
I’ve already determined my feet inside the Nigerian song enterprise. Am I open to other collaborations? Yes, but that’s on a commercial basis. My foremost aim is to have interaction with my fanatics because they’re the most essential to me.
Niche
I agree that male artistes find it easier within the industry than their female counterparts. For example, it takes loads for a lady to break into the enterprise. One has to have an excellent face, a nice body and good fashion sense. There’s additionally this stigma about age. One can’t be a 50-year–old woman singing about her life due to the fact many won’t listen. But a 50-year–vintage man may want to sing about crap and be praised. All society expects a lady to do is go to the kitchen, cook, alternate diapers and lay on the bed for her husband. But, I’m here to trade all that. A girl can do greater and be extra than a household tool.
Sacrifice
Leaving my family, my well paid job, and taking one of the biggest risks in my life by using shopping for a one-manner price ticket to Nigeria. My faith and my brain are some of the personal traits that have helped me get this far. Also, what my dad informed me earlier than I back to Nigeria, “Ij, while you go, don’t fall for the traps. Many humans would promise matters and lie. They aren’t who they are saying they’re and that they don’t do what they are saying they do. Actions continually want to weigh more than their words”.
Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment, which lady hasn’t experienced it? When the ones perverts who hold better positions in this industry see a female with a adorable face and a pleasant body just looking to make a call for herself, all they reflect onconsideration on is sexual favours. But I’m glad it befell because it’s the hearth that pushes me.
Greatest fears
My best fear is being broke, failure, and no longer making heaven.
Fame
Fame has robbed me of my privacy and the freedom to specific how I sense. Society expects one to be an excellent role model, and if one is slapped, one need to say thanks and stroll out. But I’m now not about that life. I am now not a role model. That’s a job for fathers and mothers.
Friends
I agree that there are many fake pals in the enjoyment industry. But I’m too busy for that. I’m always too busy to grasp around.
Fans
I deal with my male lovers accordingly. Some get carried away, at times, but I have a way of simmering them down. I love all my lovers, each lady and male.
Surgery
I don’t discriminate. If one wishes a brief fix, sure. But as for me, my frame is natural.
Relationship
All I’m targeted on right now could be my music career and businesses. Men will come and go, but my profession still stays.
Memorable moment
My first performance at the ‘Enugu Roadblock’ became a memorable second for me.
Don’ts
I will in no way compromise my body to get ahead. I don’t mind starting from the bottom to get to in which I want to be.
Favourites
I can’t do without my phones, headphones, wigs, and of course, my ‘edges’. Let’s not forget about my designer bags and shoes.
Sexuality
I don’t recognise about any different female artiste, however as for me, I use my God-given skills to promote my tune, not my sexuality.
Beauty
The mystery of my splendor is ingesting water, moisturising, and minding my business.
Hobbies
I love to sing and do anything exciting and beneficial to me.
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Source: Sunday Punch