by Kingseyi Sat Jul 21, 2018 7:46 pmRnB/afropop singer, Suzie Jenina Esimaje, aka
Jemima, who went into deliberate hibernation
after releasing a music video which generated
series of controversies because she appeared
nude, has returned to resume her music-making
craft.
•Jemima
The Delta State born singer who took a
prolonged break from music to focus on running
her dance school is back with the release of a
new song ‘Agbarigo’.
In a chat with Potpourri, Jemima explained why
she was away for long.
“I had to leave for personal reasons; I also had
to run my dance school. But I’m here now to
stay and I won’t be disappearing anytime soon.
I had to go back to do my homework. There is a
time for everything, and I feel like it’s the right
time now and I’m ready to give it my all this
time”, she said.
She explained the inspiration behind her new
song ‘Agbarigo’, produced by ace music
producer, Puffy T.
“Agbarigo was born out of a conversation I had
with Puffy T, the producer of the song. Agbarigo
actually means something that is outdated,
because the word originated from an ancient
drum. “
According to Jemima, competition on the music
scene doesn’t scare her because she believes
the sky is big enough to accommodate every
talent.
She said; “I have love and respect for all the
talented artistes out there doing their thing right
now. The sky is big enough for the stars, so I
think I also have a spot up there to shine just as
bright as the next star.”
Explaining to Potpourri why she shot the video
of her debut single nude, she said; “You cannot
really see anything other than my skin in my
debut video though. The director sold the idea
to me and I loved it. I thought it was different so
I jumped at it. I’m an artiste; I do whatever I
need to express my art. Being able to express
myself as an artiste in such an artful way is an
achievement on its own. I expect my fans to do
the same by expressing themselves in any
possible way they can.”
Jemima, who went into deliberate hibernation
after releasing a music video which generated
series of controversies because she appeared
nude, has returned to resume her music-making
craft.
•Jemima
The Delta State born singer who took a
prolonged break from music to focus on running
her dance school is back with the release of a
new song ‘Agbarigo’.
In a chat with Potpourri, Jemima explained why
she was away for long.
“I had to leave for personal reasons; I also had
to run my dance school. But I’m here now to
stay and I won’t be disappearing anytime soon.
I had to go back to do my homework. There is a
time for everything, and I feel like it’s the right
time now and I’m ready to give it my all this
time”, she said.
She explained the inspiration behind her new
song ‘Agbarigo’, produced by ace music
producer, Puffy T.
“Agbarigo was born out of a conversation I had
with Puffy T, the producer of the song. Agbarigo
actually means something that is outdated,
because the word originated from an ancient
drum. “
According to Jemima, competition on the music
scene doesn’t scare her because she believes
the sky is big enough to accommodate every
talent.
She said; “I have love and respect for all the
talented artistes out there doing their thing right
now. The sky is big enough for the stars, so I
think I also have a spot up there to shine just as
bright as the next star.”
Explaining to Potpourri why she shot the video
of her debut single nude, she said; “You cannot
really see anything other than my skin in my
debut video though. The director sold the idea
to me and I loved it. I thought it was different so
I jumped at it. I’m an artiste; I do whatever I
need to express my art. Being able to express
myself as an artiste in such an artful way is an
achievement on its own. I expect my fans to do
the same by expressing themselves in any
possible way they can.”
