Monday, 8 September 2014

I'm grateful...

I thank God for the gift of his son Jesus in my life, I am eternally grateful.
My parents - for giving birth to me. Because if there is no them, there will not be me.
My family – for being my closest kin in the world.
My friends – for being my companions in life.
Sense of sight – for letting me see the colors of life.
Sense of hearing - for letting me hear trickle of rain, the voices of loved ones, and the harmonious chords of music.
Sense of touch - for letting me feel the texture of my clothes, the breeze of the wind, the hands of loved ones.
Sense of smell – for letting me smell the good scents in life
Sense of taste – for letting me savor the sweetness of food and drinks.
My speech – for giving me the outlet to express myself.
My heart – for pumping blood to all the parts of my body every second since I Was born; for giving me the ability to feel.
My lungs – for letting me breathe so I can live.
My immune system – for fighting viruses that enter my body. For keeping me in good health so I can do the things I love.
My hands – so I can type on my computer, flip the pages of books, and hold the hands of loved ones.
My legs - for letting me walk, run, swim, play the sports I love, and curl up in the comfort of my seat.
My mind - for the ability to think, to store memories, and to create new solutions.
Good health – for enabling me to do what I want to do and for what I’m about to do in the future.
Tears – for helping me express my deepest emotions.
Disappointment - so I know the things that matter to me most.
Fears – so I know my opportunities for growth.
Pain – for me to become a stronger person.
Sadness – for me to appreciate the spectrum of human emotions.
Happiness – for me to soak in the beauty of life.
The Sun - for bringing in light and beauty to this world.
Sunset – for a beautiful sight to end the day.
Moon and Stars - for brightening up our night sky.
Sunrise - for a beautiful sight to start the morning.
Rain – for cooling me when it gets too warm and for making it comfy to sleep in on weekends.
Oxygen - for making life possible.
Internet - for connecting me and others despite the physical space between us.
Transport - for making it easier to commute from one place to another.
Mobile phones – for making it easy to stay in touch with others.
Computers – for making our lives more effective and efficient.
Technology – for making impossible things possible.
Movies – for providing a source of entertainment.
Books – for adding wisdom into my life.
Time – for a system to organize myself and keep track of activities.
My job – for giving me a source of living and for being a medium where I can add value to the world.
Music - for lifting my spirits when I’m down and for filling my life with more love.
My bed - for me to sleep comfortably in every night.
My enemies – for helping me uncover my blind spots so I can become a better person.
My mistakes - for helping me to improve and become better.
Heartbreaks - for helping me mature and become a better person.
Laughter - for serenading my life with joy.
Love - for letting me feel what it means to truly be alive.
Life’s challenges - for helping me grow and become who I am.
Life - for giving me the chance to experience all that I am experiencing, and will be experiencing in time to come.

''Bomb scare''


I was at the bank to do a service activation, on a day, the banking hall was so full...I noticed this young lady in white hijab trying to get in, but the door wouldn't open, as the ''Woman inside the door'' would ask her to go drop the metal object she had on, blah blah blah.
Immediately my mind swung into action: ''That lady had explosives strapped to her body, which the door detected, that's why she had difficulties getting in.'' I melted on my seat and literally felt my tummy churn, as I froze in fear. I thought of standing up and dashing upstairs. (At least the impact won't be much,since I won't take a direct hit) She eventually got in on her fourth attempt, and at the same time, the bank staff that was attending to me, got up to leave, making his seat the only available one in the banking hall, and this suspected ''suicide bomber,'' made straight for that seat which was right beside me, sat down, then looked into my face with such a stern look. And the next thing she whispers...''Stupid bank and their stupid door, everytime I come here that door embarasses me.'' I tried to force a smile but my heart was beating too fast out of fear for a smile to pop up. I was trying too hard to douse the now palpable fear. She then dipped her hand into a part of the hijab that looked like a pouch,at that moment, I concluded she was reaching for the detonator. I'm sure I had died even before she would have blown us all to smithereens ...A quick thought came to me suddenly: ''Hold her hand, stop her from pressing the death-button and become a hero'', but before I could do that, she had pulled it out >>> A pack of handbills, for a summer holiday program for children. Handed a copy to me, then shared the rest and made to leave some with the customer-service lady, who directed her to the right spot where she could drop them.

As I stepped out of the bank , I instantly developed this sharp headache, coupled with a mixture of anger and at the same time laughing at myself.
I guess the boko haram scourge has made us all edgy and suspicious.
I REALLY WONDER HOW YOU GUYS THOUGHT IT ENDED!!!

Thursday, 12 June 2014

Super Eagles 2014 World Cup campaign: All about the players...

The Super Eagles have landed in Brazil for the World Cup and its followership wait for the commencement of hostilities with a very gloomy air of uncertainty as to what will become of the team in the land of the Samba boys. The team’s dreary performance in the 1 – 2 loss to USA in its last official warm-up match after drawing the two preceding games with Greece and Scotland has cast serious doubts as to the team’s ability to scale past the first round.

Neither the loss nor the thoroughly unimpressive performance surprised me going by the team’s antecedents under Coach Stephen Keshi’s tutelage. Much as the players have a part in the outcome of the game, I will not dwell on their individual culpability at this point because Coach Keshi ought to be perfecting match-winning strategies with such games.

Coach Keshi remains a legend for winning the African Nations Cup, and as a Nigerian, I am proud that he is widely touted as the best coach IN AFRICA (though I often wonder why). But for how long will we continue to bask blindly in the proud euphoria of that lucky victory and wake up to the contemporary reality of mediocre performances culminating in a winless streak against non-Africa opposition due to Keshi’s indiscretion in the selection of players and lack of tactical nous?This inability to beat quality teams outside Africa (aside minnows Venezuela and Tahiti) whether in competitive or warm-up matches has continued in the run-in to the world cup (oh, now I see why he is the best WITHIN AFRICA).

Coach Keshi has, to this day, claimed to be building a team of dedicated and disciplined players, witch-hunting and vindictively refusing to invite some of the country’s better players, because according to him, “they do not fit into” his plans. Plans which remain undefined, and could very well be business-oriented – as widely speculated (going by the inclusion of FOUR players managed by his friend, Agent Tony Harris).
No doubt, dedication and discipline are good recipes for success, but I have failed to see where the “discipline” and “dedication” of mediocre players alone have translated to success on the global stage. I am yet to see how these two attributes have improved the fortunes of his team’s shaky defense, lacklustre midfield and blunt attack.

I am not a coach but I have observed and consistently made reference to the lack of midfield creativity as one of the Super Eagle’s Achilles heels. It therefore beats my imagination how the entire coaching crew could be totally oblivious of this that they actually went ahead to pick four defensive midfielders (Gabriel, Onazi, Azeez and Mikel) and deployed a striker (Uchebo) to improvise as an attacking midfielder!

The defense is even poorer. It is centred on a budding central defensive partnership (a currently unfit Kenneth Omeruo and Godfrey Oboabona) which has been impressive, though still learning the ropes. It is devoid of a natural, quality right-back. Suddenly we have forgotten Efe Ambrose’s defensive vulnerability because he played better than the aging Yobo, the sloppy Egwuekwe and the far inexperienced and Odunlami in recent friendly matches. The first choice left-back Elderson Echiejile is injured and the coaches have refused to effectively replace him with a natural left-back, rather a winger was recalled in his stead, in a bid to redeem the poor selections previously made.

It is increasingly becoming clear that the attack is henched on whatever the wide players can conjure up. It is believed that Moses, Odemwingie, Uzoenyi and Musa can provide that. Unfortunately, so far, it has remained just that – a belief. Common sense should tell anybody that perhaps a change in formation can bring out the best in these players. But like I said, I am not a coach…

Beyond the issues of poor player usage and selection, now encumbered by injuries, there are other issues of concern, mostly tactical. Excerpts from FIFA’s 2010 World Cup technical report has it that, “Teams needed outstanding individual players to make their mark…” How true as evidenced by Vincent Enyeama’s constant heroics which has bailed the team out in many games. Now aside Enyeama (and to a lesser extent, Emenike and Moses), can we boast of any other truly world-class outfield player in the ailing departments of the team?
The report also has it that, “Best teams were adaptable in their approach”. Even the fiercest supporter will attest to the fact that Coach Keshi’s Super Eagles has been an epitome of chronic tactical ineptitude and inflexibility. Whether winning or losing, the team only shuffles personnel but no visible tactical change. The Technical report after the 2013 Confederations Cup also re-emphasizes this:“Teams temporarily abandoning shape were rewarded more than those who remained rigid.”

The same 2013 Confederations Cup Technical report has it that, “Successful teams ensured progression of the ball rather than just possession”. The unprogressive utilization of all the possession it had in the friendly loss to USA shows that perhaps the team is not exactly on the path to success.

By the foregoing, the current Super Eagles team looks to be lacking some of the very basic strategic and tactical ingredients (it ought to be building on) for success at the World stage. This begs the following questions:
Is this all we have to show for the more than two years of “rebuilding”? Can we honestly say this team is capable of positive surprises? Is there any realistic chance of, at least, a quarter-final berth?

It would not only be patriotic but overly delusional to think the Super Eagles team will win the World Cup, but going by the ever-unpredictable nature of football I believe that a respectable performance is not entirely beyond the Super Eagles – its glaring deficiencies notwithstanding. The recent poor performances could actually turn out to be the needed tonic to spark the team to life in Brazil (I hope), though you cannot give what you do not have.

In the final analysis, after having qualified for and won the AFCON, played in the Confederations Cup, as well as qualifying for and coaching at the World Cup, Coach Keshi really has nothing to lose! He is out of contract after the World Cup and so if the team reaches the quarter-finals, he takes the glory; if it doesn’t, he won’t be the first coach to crash out of the group stages or the second round.
So I suppose a good world Cup outing holds more at stake for the players. It is therefore in the players’ best interest to dig deep and do the nation proud – more so, for the sake of their international and club careers.

 - Imowo Mbede

Monday, 26 May 2014

Strengthened through defeat...



Victory and defeat are what you make of them; it is how you deal with them that matters. Since defeat is inevitable in life, you must master the art of losing well and strategically.


First, think of your mental outlook, how you absorb defeat psychologically. See it as a temporary set-back, something to wake you up and teach you a lesson, and even as you lose, end on a high note and with an edge; mentally prepared to go on the offensive in the next round. So often, those who have success become soft and imprudent; you must welcome defeat as part of a Grand Strategy to make you stronger and wiser.

Second, you must see any defeat as a way to demonstrate something positive about yourself and character to other people. This means standing tall, not showing signs of bitterness or becoming defensive (rather than get angry, get even).

Thirdly if you see that defeat is inevitable, it is often best to go down swinging. That way you end on a high note even as you lose, planting the seed of future victory in present defeat.

Finally, end on an ambivalent note. If you are reconciling with an enemy, subtly hint at having residues of doubt - that, to gain your trust once again, the other side must prove itself to you. That the wounds still fester and you could hit back at any moment, regardless of the fragile peace that must exist between you two. By ending on a note of ambiguity and ambivalence, you gain the upper hand for the next round in a most subtle and insidious fashion.

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

Social media: The Grand Delusion - A paradox or subtle destruction.

The internet changes over time. That the technology that comes with it has evolved is obvious. But how we use the internet is also changing. So we have two conceptual distinctions — technology and people — that we frequently conflate into one idea of the internet. This post is more about a tool driven by the internet and an attempt at tearing apart the objective and subjective dimensions of social media, and bringing to fore the high level of delusion that comes with this platform.
There could be various categories of people based on social media: There are those who thrive on it and those who don’t. One can easily pick them out by just a glance at their profile. A thriving person would have well over 3000 friends, frequent status updates, some as mundane as “do not disturb”, “starving”, “Feeling funky” and that will attract a lot of likes and also likes and comments on their hundreds if not thousands of photos. For the other party, they hardly get to update their status, upload photos or do anything other than liking other people.




Now it’s easy to see how the thriving party sees life. To them, whatever their real life is, they can ignore it and have fun with friends on social media. In real life these people are more likely to be introverts, but have a view about life that lets them be happy about it and that happiness is obtained from their interactions and existence on the social media. These people have come to accept the social media as the real world, a form of escape from life’s realities, to them, they have suddenly migrated to a new found planet: The tenth planet, where they are having fun, keep having fun, keep wasting time, keep being busy, in short keep thriving on.
How many times have you encountered someone that you have known in “real life” for years on a social network, only to find that they are a completely different person on Facebook, Youtube or Twitter?  What accounts for this disparity?
We’ve gotten so carried away by the buzz and glam that the social media presents, that we’ve practically lost touch with reality. There’s so much ‘’Super-heroism’’ going on in the social media, that a lot of people have easily swapped the real world we live in, to exist in this mind-created state of Utopia or El Dorado.
A lot of us go out to seek, validation, love, and acceptance of the self-created social status that we have built for ourselves. Don’t get me wrong, I have met some wonderful people in real life, who are no different from who they are on the social media, just like I’ve met some very wonderful people via social media, who turned out to who they represent on these platforms. I’ve also met ‘fraudsters’ and crooks on all here, who find the social media as a bounty-hunting platform.
I don’t have a problem with the use of social media for ‘’Image-validation’’ if indeed this effort eventually reflects in our real lives. It’s very much in order.
The tweet that motivated this article reads:
‘’It seems Twitter mentions & retweets, Instagram 'likes' & Facebook comments & 'likes' have become people's barometer for measuring self-worth’’ - @CrackBerryJunki 

The second one from Facebook reads:
Nkenim Nkanta Wrote: ‘’Life on Facebook is so easy and blissful...
...I mean Many folks on here are either a pastors, Ideal lovers, marriage/relationship counselors, ideal husbands/wives, perfectionist, rich, motivators, spotless creatures, ideal friends, Miss/Mr. faithfulness, you name it.
I am really sure all this bad people in the real world are not on Facebook’’.
We see all sorts out here on the social media. If you really want to know how deluded folks can be check out a twit fight on twitter. You’ll see stuff like: ‘’Imagine you’re insulting me here with your 10 followers’’ and you go through the profile of the person tweeting, you find out he has just a little over 100 followers and he is already feeling like a twitter super-hero. (I wonder what he wants Justin Bieber, who has over 40 million followers to say). It’s easy to get carried away by the number of people who like our statuses, pictures, the comments we get, the number of virtual friends and followers cum ‘’disciples’’ we have on these platforms, (Over 90% of whom we don’t even know) etc. On this tenth planet, It’s common place to see ‘’Big time executives, folks who drive super automobiles, Travel the world and check into the most exotic holiday destinations, also big time perfect folks’’, who as far as they are concerned, don’t even fart and are on standby to condemn and cast aspersions on those of us that are not up to par, spiritually, financially, morally, you name it.
It’s easy to find people out here, who will readily tell you how to make millions online or even offline and show themselves off as gurus in this field, yet in reality, have nothing to show for the information they are dishing out. Another funny aspect is when you see teenagers and singles, dishing out marriage tips and also people who have been through failed/broken alliances, suddenly becoming life coaches, counselors, coming to teach our world how to succeed in an aspect of life they failed in and are still struggling with getting their balance back, or struggling business folks telling you how to make millions. This to me is crass hypocrisy. Like they say, ‘’Talk is cheap’’ A friend tweeted not too long ago, ‘’If your Christianity does not work for you at home, don’t export it outside its walls”.  I will only believe in you and listen to you if I know you’ve been successful in a certain aspect of life, with results to show. It’s easy to come on the social media and make ourselves gurus. Of course I know a couple of people who are a true representation of what they put up as statuses, tweets, etc. I’m always in a hurry to align with those folks…Yes these folks abound on the social media. (I’m not against sharing some inspiration; it could help someone out there).
What am I trying to say? The earlier we all come to realize that the social media is only, but a tool (Either for reconnecting with friends/Family, keeping in touched with loved ones, or as a platform for promoting our businesses, maintaining a relationship with our clients, etc the better for us).  The social media to many is a tenth planet they live in and they so much believe it is real, so it’s easy to see people go all out to impress and build self-worth and seek approval out here. The REAL YOU AND I is not what we project behind our PCs, Laptops, Tablets, mobile devices etc. Like I said earlier, there are people who are no different from who they are on the social media, rough and nasty online and the same in the real world and equally well groomed people are not different from the real world, but the bulk of us out here have lost touch with reality, especially when we get multiple retweets, bulk status and photo comments, Instagram likes, and so on, have come to accept the social media as the real blue marble planet. The social media has presented a grand platform for the exhibition of, and display of what I term, the ‘’grand delusion’’ a paradox or subtle destruction. The truth is, we are a human society, not a planet social media….Let’s think again!







Wednesday, 14 August 2013

Social Media Marketing: The Best Investment You Will Ever Make


If you are one of the few businesses that have not made the investment in social media, now is the time! Your investment in social media can lead to astronomical returns if you do it right. Here are three reasons that social media marketing should be a major player in your overall marketing strategy.

#1: Social Media Does Not Require A Huge Upfront Investment

When you are using traditional marketing tools, such as direct mail, there is a large investment in creating the marketing materials and getting them into the hands of your ideal prospect. Think about a simple postcard. You have to pay a graphic designer or ad agency for creative services and then a mailing company for postage and fulfillment. The more people who want to reach, the higher the cost will be. With social media, your start-up investment is mostly in the time it takes to set up profiles such as a Facebook Fan Page, a Yelp business page or a Twitter handle since most social media profiles are available for free.



#2: You Do Not Have To Have A Marketing Or Tech Degree To Be Successful

Businesses that have found success in using social media have often had a DIY approach. Social media does not require that you have programming skills. Of course it is helpful if you understand basic marketing practices of knowing your demographic and understanding customer behavior, but a more technical degree does not always equate to success in social media marketing. Studying up on social media can be as simple as finding a great social media expert’s blog and following their advice or paying a social media consultant to get you up and running.


#3: Results Are Driven By Activity Rather Than Capital

In old school marketing, the amount of money you spent dictated how many people you reached. In social media marketing, some of the most well documented social media successes have come from a viral approach that was based on activity rather than dollars spent in advertising or PPC. It can be as simple as posting a funny video or an inspirational message that gets your followers’ attention and goes viral. The important thing to remember in social media marketing is that much of it is trial and error. Some things work, some do not. Learn from your successes and understand that it is an ongoing process that ebbs and flows.

If you are not sure how to get started, there are many social media companies with affordable start-up packages. The key is to get started immediately. The Internet is waiting for the next best thing to go viral.

--- Kim Garst

Friday, 19 July 2013

Meet El Mafrex, Nigerian-born urban gospel singer-songwriter, Future Awards for Africa nominee, Double Award Winner, Scottish New Music Awards, MOBO Awards Nominee and several other awards and nominations, a designer and more...

Meet El Mafrex


El Mafrex, (Born, Mfreke Obong Ibanga; May 14, 1984) is a Nigerian-born urban gospel singer-songwriter based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This Manchester United F.C. fan was born in Nigeria, as stated above and attended the Nigerian Military School Zaria, Kaduna state. He graduated in 2006 from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, where he studied Physics and majored in Electronics. In 2010, he obtained a masters degree in Information-Systems Development, from the Edinburgh Napier University.




In 2001 he started a boy-band called Men of Destiny (MOD) and was the lead vocalist of the five-man group. The band toured and played shows in Nigeria, especially the South-South region, before later expanding from a boy-band to a family project. The family project gave bith to the Destiny Kids and the MOD dancers.
While in the University of Uyo, he formed another boy-band, Da Grooves, made up of Louis and Geepee. Together they played gigs on campus and its environs.



At the end of 2004, he left the group to start his own solo career, which he called the El Mafrex project. He was voted artiste of the year in 2005 by the SUG of the University of Uyo and his songs ‘’Rhythm in the air’’ and ‘’Esio Mkpo’’ enjoyed a lot of airplay on radio and TV stations all over Nigeria. ‘’Rhythm in the air’’ won song of the year on the then Cosmo FM Enugu.



El Mafrex has other interests besides music, as he prepares to launch his own brand of sunglasses. He had his sunglasses customized, and got a lot of compliments from people, who are interested in acquiring them. This has propelled him to having his own line of sunglasses. The name of the line would be 3:16, derived from the bible verse, John 3:16.
His song ‘’Jehovah’’ which features Christian Rock band, the Royal Foundlings, had well over 500,00 hits within its first week of release on Youtube.

Awards and Nominations

  • ·  Winner, Scottish New Music Awards as, Artiste of the Year
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  •       Winner, Scottish New Music Awards as, Urban Recording Of the year, making him the The First Black Man to win the SNMA.
  • ·   
  •      Nominated Scottish New Music Award, in Video of the year category.
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  •      Nominated, 2012 Music Of Black Origin Awards (MOBO) as Best Gospel Act.
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  •      Nominated, for the 2013 FUTURE AWARDS FOR AFRICA , under the category of Entertainment Talent





Top Singles
  • ·        2006 – Rhythm in the air
  • ·        2010 – Ibagaba
  • ·        2011 – Thank You
  • ·        2012 – Jehovah, No Denying, Bounce and Your Word.





With some nominations and awards on your resume, the most recent being the Future Awards nomination…What is music to you?

Music to me is the metronome of God’s heart. Music is melodious way of passing a strong message across, as a Christian it’s an easy way of preaching the Gospel.

Have you always wanted to be a musician? 

Well I started singing at the age of 7, back in CGM. I was promoted to the adult Choir because my teachers thought my voice was too good for just the children church, so I was in the main Choir at the age of 7. I actually started music again around 2001 after my High School. I always wanted to be a pilot, lol… My passion for music has increased so much in the last few years.



What do you call your genre, because you sound more like a reggae artiste? 

Well I’m a versatile musician, thank God for gospel music… It allows me the privilege to delve in to many genres of music. This is the order,  Hiphop, ragga, reggae, R n B, Afro & Rock.

Who is/are your major influence(s) in music? 

Well I’ll always go with Papa San and Kirk Franklin. The latter because he revolutionized gospel music.  In Nigeria Mbomboyo, cos he made me love reggae music.

You started in Nigeria, before moving overseas. I want you compare and contrast from your experience and perspective. 

Well Nigeria has one of the fastest growing music industry in Africa and we are gradually permeating the western world with our style of music, but there’s still a lot of work to be done. I feel the government in Nigeria is not fully involved in the music industry. You look at America for example they have the RIAA in which the Government is fully involved in and that has helped the growth of American music, we don’t have that in Nigeria. I thought I knew a lot until I came here and found out I still had a lot to learn. First of all I had to recreate my style to suit the music terrain here and re-launched myself, making sure that I did not lose my Nigerian sound. I’ve had to struggle less over here compared to when I was in Nigeria, cause they are facilities everywhere… The people here need the gospel, which has helped motivate me to take the gospel to them.



Any plans to come home?

Yeahhhh, home will always be home. Even though I have a big announcement to make about my next move soon, it maybe Nigeria, Scotland or America, still waiting for a confirmation from God.

You seem to hold down a regular job. How do you toggle between your job and your music career?

Big Question Alvin, it’s been crazy having to carry both of them… It’s God’s grace, cos there’s been times I feel like I’m going to breakdown, but God keeps strengthening me. Part of my next big move maybe I’ll be going in to Gospel music fulltime, cos Gospel music needs dedication and attention.



What has been your best music career moment?

Well I’ve had some Epic moments like the night I won the Scottish Music Awards and the night I found out that I was nominated for the MOBO Awards. Then every time I have the opportunity to sing before God’s people, I treasure them so much.



Your worst moments:

 Worst moment, thinking… I’ve never had any to be honest. Cos I sing Gospel music and I know for a fact that there’s always a blessing in there for someone, no matter how I feel about my performance.

What has been your most successful song and why?

My most successful song hmmmm, all of them… but I think “Jehovah” is up there, it received so many positive reviews. Then to me my best song  is “That Man from Galilee” it ministers to me personally everytime I listen to it.






Do you feel famous already?

Well we are all shinning lights, so it’s always good to look good and for some of us we like to be unique.

I’m sure you smile to the bank a lot.

Yes sir, they are good and changeling days too, lol. God has been faithful! I’ve never lacked.

What’s your best color?

Red, white and blue





What’s your grooming secret? i.e. Skin/body care etc. Yes men do that too.

 Hahahaha Alvin… Hmmm my cream is Cocoa Radiant, cheap and affordable. For my hair Softsheen Carson. Loool

Your perfumes?

I like 1 million absolutely Gold and my new love is Tuscan Leather by Tom Ford



Who is your best designer?

My best designer, hmmm I’ll say Jeremy Scott cos he inspires me and his styles are so funky. He inspires me to create too

Do you see yourself as fashionable or simply stylish?

I’m just unique



Your style Icon?

I don’t have any in style Icon in particular.

What are your fears?

Failure



Tell us that part of you that people do not know.

Well I’m always fidgeting before I go on stage and also very nervous. I’m also a very shy guy, but I never let it show.


What do we expect from El Mafrex and where should we hope to see you 5 years from now?

Well in the next 5 years making more great and inspiring Gospel music and affecting lives positively.



Is El Mafrex single , booked or taken?

Well I’m not single and the big announcement is coming soon.

Your final word for the industry:

With persistency and consistency we can always achieve what we set our hearts to do. Love God and love people.



Thanks for your time, I wish you all the best!

*El Mafrex will respond to any further questions asked via the comment field* 



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