Davina and her creative sides

There are many ways to the market according to a Yoruba adage that implies that there are several ways of generating income.

In present day Nigeria, it is common knowledge that a university degree only guarantees you a meal but not necessarily a life.

Let`s have a chat with Davina the song writer, singer and jewelry designer.

where is Davina from?

I am a native of igala in Kogi

How would you describe yourself?

I am spontaneous and down to earth

Tell us a little about your childhood.

I am the 6^th of 7 children I grew up in a military home

How did and when did you start singing proffessionally?

I started music professionally in 2005 when I performed life

With Jarule and Kevin little at star mega jams.

who produced you and how did your first album do in the market/

I was produced by phat e in heavy metal studios the album

 didn’t do well as I presumed but my fan base grew.

Enlighten us about your style and love for the frican prints?

My style is eternal cause I intend to keep my look even when am dead and gone.

I love African prints because it represents my origin, Africa. I intend to be a role model internationally some day.

How and why did you go into jewelry designs?

Music career for someone like me who does African contemporary music, my kind of music doesn’t yeild monetary results immediately. It grows on you gradually so I decided to get a second job which is my second passion that is my jewelry business.

How  has it been so far?

Music pays a lot but the shows come sparingly while jewelry gives me daily money.

You do the math.

Any plans for 2012?

I have a lot of plans for 2012, my jewelry magazine is out, I am equally working on a video for a song I produced with k solo featuring African china, am also working on a new album, and Nigerians haven’t seen the last of me. I am returning in full force with a degree in peace and conflict resolution from Open University.

Do you have any regrets in 2011?

No regret whatsoever, I dedicated 2011 to grooming my jewelry business and I thank God I succeeded.

What`s your christmas wish?

My Christmas wish is that God grants the heart desires of my family and friends

what`s your opinion about the Nigerian entertainment industry?

Nigerian entertainment industry has grown in limbs and bound and we thank God for success, the bar Is higher now and I am excited to aim even higher.

Davina we look forward to seeing you at the 2012 Nigerian Fashion week.

from all of us we say Merry christmas.