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Nothing prepares you for what you may find when you sign up singer, rapper and songwriter, Nneka. Neither unruly Afro, or the little jig prepares you for the personality buried deep. However, a look in his eyes tells you there's more to the singer, then a tour through his music will add the final stamp of conviction.
Nneka Egbuna born in 1981 of a Nigerian father and a German mother, in Warri, Delta State, she was raised to be very vocal about its concern for the situation in the Niger Delta. The MOBO Awards 2009 winner struck fame first as an artist in Europe before the Nigerian music scene began to recognize it. However, with or without recognition of his homeland, the artist took his star quality even the United States where she visited for most of 2010 with artists like Nas, who made a rap a version of its "Heartbeat song, and Damian Marley.
"Before the album" Concrete Jungle "was released, I made a mix tape that featured artists such as Lauryn Hill, The Roots, and Nas, among others," revealed Nneka, sitting in a bar Bogobiri House.
The tour "Concrete Jungle" has been quite an experience for the artist as she had the opportunity to perform with artists like Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Beyonce, among others. However, being on the road all year was not an easy task.
"I thank God for my group. Most of them are older and married. They are also disciplined. We go to bed early and eat well because some of them are vegetarians, "said Nneka its affiliates.
In 2010, during his U.S. tour, Nneka was also performed on David Letterman's The Late Show, "will somehow create a fan base for itself in the United States. She was also nominated for best female artist award at last year's MTV MAMA, held in Lagos, and award eventually won by the rapper, Sasha. Nneka but remains steadfast.
Life elsewhere
She once said in an interview that "I gained an awareness of Africa in Germany. I think if I had not come out of Africa, if I had not lived in Germany, I would not have had that mentality today. "
Asked what she meant, the artist explained, "Before you move out of Nigeria, I was well aware. I grew up in the Niger Delta. When I left Nigeria, I had the opportunity to know me. I would not say my parents were poor but we had to hustle. My mind was occupied with getting into. "
"Stepping out gave me the opportunity to meet with myself and music. I developed the desire to express myself so I do not want to be misunderstood because until then, I always been misunderstood, "she added.
In addition, "it helped develop my identity and personality, I am interested in music, and made me realize that my music was to have a message."
Leaving Nigeria for Germany in 2000 has become imperative for the artist and marked the beginning of another phase of his life. "I began to study while also working part-time jobs," she revealed. In Germany, she met Nigerians as she has also worked hard to earn a living.
She says some of them just wanted to forget Nigeria. Listening to their problems and some of his own experiences have helped to create different themes for his creative repertoire. One of these experiments was racism.
Back in Nigeria, Nneka has never seen as anything other than black. "I never felt different until I went and racism," she said.
The height of it was at the University of Hamburg where she studied Archaeology and Anthropology. At the time, she was the only one of Nigeria's own department.
One of his professors refused to give him points for his thesis. He made clear his contempt for its color and its attempt to get a degree in this particular field. "You people are good at sports and music. It is enough," she quoted. She eventually obtained, but "I always had to prove myself."
His music
On what music means to her, "said the artist of the music is a reflection of everything that happens in it.
"I do not look for topics like:" Oh, I'm singing about corruption today. It comes naturally. It's almost like a confession almost like therapy for me. "
The first time she realized she had "it", Nneka laughs and says modestly that "I still do not get it."
"I always knew I could sing, but I never knew I wanted to sing. I never thought I'll do what I do now. All I wanted was to get out and be free, and learn. I wanted a diploma, "she confessed.
Going back to his childhood, Nneka noted that "as a child, I always played house. And I realize that I was always the mother, the authority figure. I had a sanctuary and I had my imaginary friends, but I was in charge. Even today, I want to be in control. I would like to know that I can survive by myself and that is reflected in my music, "she revealed. "But I'm not always very strong," she reflects.
On his website, his music is described as having a "big splash of Bob Marley, a measure of Nina Simone, and a lick of Erykah Badu. Nneka also acknowledges the influence of Fela, Victor Uwaifo, Sunny Okosun, Sunny Ade, Shina Peters and.
film debut
His recent foray into the world of make believe is certainly something to tell. Some time ago, she wrapped shooting for the film by Andy Amadi Okoroafor novel "Relentless". The film, which screened at the Festival International du Film Africa (AFRIFF), held in Port Harcourt last December, his features alongside actor "Tinsel, Gideon Okeke.
Nneka honey plays a prostitute with ties to unscrupulous politicians. She says, "The film shows a side Lagos crude, but with class," she said. The singer also performs with musician, Ade Bantu, a song from the soundtrack of the film "Waiting".
Next Steps
Nneka is recording his next album for Europe and the United States and hopes to emerge later in Nigeria.
"We must be creative to run the Nigerian market and keep you in mind of your audience," she said.
The reason it does not label Nigeria, she says to tell her story when she first wanted to break into the local industry. She said it was always a story or another with some labels. "Some of them wanted to redefine my image," she said.
Nneka's not all about music as she is involved in Rope Foundation, a nongovernmental organization, she co-founded with artist Sierra Leone and Liberia, Nyei Hameed, who can work with former child soldiers.
She is also head of the NGO project for Nigeria. "We held workshops with children who are less fortunate. We use music as a platform for them to express themselves, "she said.
With the steady progress it is already a popular name in Europe and Africa, and a breakthrough in the American music scene with his unique and refreshing brand of music, it is clear that Nneka not resting on his oars.
Nneka Egbuna born in 1981 of a Nigerian father and a German mother, in Warri, Delta State, she was raised to be very vocal about its concern for the situation in the Niger Delta. The MOBO Awards 2009 winner struck fame first as an artist in Europe before the Nigerian music scene began to recognize it. However, with or without recognition of his homeland, the artist took his star quality even the United States where she visited for most of 2010 with artists like Nas, who made a rap a version of its "Heartbeat song, and Damian Marley.
"Before the album" Concrete Jungle "was released, I made a mix tape that featured artists such as Lauryn Hill, The Roots, and Nas, among others," revealed Nneka, sitting in a bar Bogobiri House.
The tour "Concrete Jungle" has been quite an experience for the artist as she had the opportunity to perform with artists like Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Beyonce, among others. However, being on the road all year was not an easy task.
"I thank God for my group. Most of them are older and married. They are also disciplined. We go to bed early and eat well because some of them are vegetarians, "said Nneka its affiliates.
In 2010, during his U.S. tour, Nneka was also performed on David Letterman's The Late Show, "will somehow create a fan base for itself in the United States. She was also nominated for best female artist award at last year's MTV MAMA, held in Lagos, and award eventually won by the rapper, Sasha. Nneka but remains steadfast.
Life elsewhere
She once said in an interview that "I gained an awareness of Africa in Germany. I think if I had not come out of Africa, if I had not lived in Germany, I would not have had that mentality today. "
Asked what she meant, the artist explained, "Before you move out of Nigeria, I was well aware. I grew up in the Niger Delta. When I left Nigeria, I had the opportunity to know me. I would not say my parents were poor but we had to hustle. My mind was occupied with getting into. "
"Stepping out gave me the opportunity to meet with myself and music. I developed the desire to express myself so I do not want to be misunderstood because until then, I always been misunderstood, "she added.
In addition, "it helped develop my identity and personality, I am interested in music, and made me realize that my music was to have a message."
Leaving Nigeria for Germany in 2000 has become imperative for the artist and marked the beginning of another phase of his life. "I began to study while also working part-time jobs," she revealed. In Germany, she met Nigerians as she has also worked hard to earn a living.
She says some of them just wanted to forget Nigeria. Listening to their problems and some of his own experiences have helped to create different themes for his creative repertoire. One of these experiments was racism.
Back in Nigeria, Nneka has never seen as anything other than black. "I never felt different until I went and racism," she said.
The height of it was at the University of Hamburg where she studied Archaeology and Anthropology. At the time, she was the only one of Nigeria's own department.
One of his professors refused to give him points for his thesis. He made clear his contempt for its color and its attempt to get a degree in this particular field. "You people are good at sports and music. It is enough," she quoted. She eventually obtained, but "I always had to prove myself."
His music
On what music means to her, "said the artist of the music is a reflection of everything that happens in it.
"I do not look for topics like:" Oh, I'm singing about corruption today. It comes naturally. It's almost like a confession almost like therapy for me. "
The first time she realized she had "it", Nneka laughs and says modestly that "I still do not get it."
"I always knew I could sing, but I never knew I wanted to sing. I never thought I'll do what I do now. All I wanted was to get out and be free, and learn. I wanted a diploma, "she confessed.
Going back to his childhood, Nneka noted that "as a child, I always played house. And I realize that I was always the mother, the authority figure. I had a sanctuary and I had my imaginary friends, but I was in charge. Even today, I want to be in control. I would like to know that I can survive by myself and that is reflected in my music, "she revealed. "But I'm not always very strong," she reflects.
On his website, his music is described as having a "big splash of Bob Marley, a measure of Nina Simone, and a lick of Erykah Badu. Nneka also acknowledges the influence of Fela, Victor Uwaifo, Sunny Okosun, Sunny Ade, Shina Peters and.
film debut
His recent foray into the world of make believe is certainly something to tell. Some time ago, she wrapped shooting for the film by Andy Amadi Okoroafor novel "Relentless". The film, which screened at the Festival International du Film Africa (AFRIFF), held in Port Harcourt last December, his features alongside actor "Tinsel, Gideon Okeke.
Nneka honey plays a prostitute with ties to unscrupulous politicians. She says, "The film shows a side Lagos crude, but with class," she said. The singer also performs with musician, Ade Bantu, a song from the soundtrack of the film "Waiting".
Next Steps
Nneka is recording his next album for Europe and the United States and hopes to emerge later in Nigeria.
"We must be creative to run the Nigerian market and keep you in mind of your audience," she said.
The reason it does not label Nigeria, she says to tell her story when she first wanted to break into the local industry. She said it was always a story or another with some labels. "Some of them wanted to redefine my image," she said.
Nneka's not all about music as she is involved in Rope Foundation, a nongovernmental organization, she co-founded with artist Sierra Leone and Liberia, Nyei Hameed, who can work with former child soldiers.
She is also head of the NGO project for Nigeria. "We held workshops with children who are less fortunate. We use music as a platform for them to express themselves, "she said.
With the steady progress it is already a popular name in Europe and Africa, and a breakthrough in the American music scene with his unique and refreshing brand of music, it is clear that Nneka not resting on his oars.