I Think Music is also Into ME: Dunnie

 

Alright, The Musician Dunnie, What's up with her?

Dunnie the musician has a lot going on Right now… She is a singer, songwriter, rapper, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.

 Released my single 'my tomorrow' some months back… And I’ve been performing at various shows around Abuja. Which includes the recently held ‘Abuja Acoustic Night’ that had 2face, Wizkid, Sound Sultan, Lynxx, Timi Dakolo etc., in attendance

That's great...Our girl is doing fine...

 Yeszo!... God has been faithful to me

Right, where did she start from? Choir?

 Oh Yes... Definitely, music for me started way back in the children's choir. I used to always disturb my parents at home with my loud singing when I was younger, so one day my mum got tired and took me to church, introduced me to the children's class teacher and told her I have been disturbing her with my singing, that she wants me to join the choir so I can focus on singing with a purpose rather than disturbing…lol

So along the line. I taught myself how to play drums, next thing I know I am playing drums in the adult church. I got tired of drumming, because I wanted to sing and accompany myself with an instrument so I learnt how to play the guitar. So, I wanted to also produce my music by myself so I learnt how to play the Piano. That’s how the journey started for me.

That's funny...Kudos to your Mum…

Yeah... Lol... Shout out to my mum…

I'm so inspired...You are really into Music…seriously...

Yes u can say that… I think music is also into me too

Yeah...I love singing, at home quite often...but I don't want to take it outside...what do you wanna do with all them skill? Money?

Lol… Funny u

Well, money is good. I won’t deny that fact. But I'm too driven to be satisfied by money alone. My dream is that the music I make will touch lives, inspire people to be better, motivate people to never give up and make a mark in this world not just Nigeria or Africa but the world and that after I am long gone, my music will remain and survive the test of time.

And I tell, your music is gonna go way beyond that...

Amen to that...

Well, but most Nigerian musicians hardly think of that...money first for them...that's probably why their songs don't pass a second. What do you think of the industry?

 Exactly... Not only music though, it affects every part of society. Whenever you put money first in whatever you do, it can never last. There must be something driving you other than money. Money will always come eventually

So, what do you think of the industry?

Well, I think the Nigerian music industry has come a long way, it has grown and is still growing. I see a future in the Nigerian industry where every genre has its own dedicated listenership. Of course pop music will always be what it is, 'popular music' but I believe that with time, equal accolades and achievement will be awarded to people who do a different style of music. The basis for judging someone’s music will not be the tempo or whether it’s danceable or not. But will be the Content and the quality

That's good...I hope we get there sooner

Me too

 

So far, personally, any regrets? Any 'how I wish'?

Normally I don’t like to regret things, I just learn from whatever happens and move on. Not to sound too serious or cocky but I really do not wish; I just dream it, imagine it and go for it...

Wow, good girl is right on track                                         

Thank u so much... I’m blushing sha

Lol…                                                      

Any other adventures for good girl?

Oh! Of course… But u know na… I am a very serious person… So my adventures are always serious and purpose driven lol... So I am passionate about women and children. So I intend to in any way that I can to support them...Recently 41naija Entertainment did a project called ‘The Save Tomorrow Project’ and I was privileged to be a part of it. We had a novelty match in Abuja, then we went with our friends to the orphanage, we partied with the kids, sang for them, danced for and with them. It was an amazing experience

Good work girl

We gonna wrap it up with one good word from you...

I would like to thank you very much for taking the time to talk to me, and to everyone reading; sit back. relax there's about to be an explosion. (not boko haram o) lol. A musical explosion called ‘Dunnie’. kindly follow the process on twitter and instagram here @OfficialDunnie thank you very much
Thanks too girl