By TOFARATI IGE

At an age when many of her peers are only worried about teddy bears and ice cream, little Emeka Favour Omolara is already charting a meaningful course for her life and exploring her God-given gifts.

The talented saxophone player is just 11 years old and in JSS2, but she has her eyes set on achieving bigger things. In this chat with Potpourri, she speaks on her career, motivation, and how she combines her school work with music. Excerpts…

Tell us a bit about yourself…

I hail from Amoji in Abia State. I’m the second child out of three  wonderful children. The names of my parents are Mr. and Mrs. Emeka and Remi Nduagu.

What is your  motivation for doing music?

I got motivation from my late grandfather, late Mr. T.A. Olawore, who was an instrumentalist. After his death, my uncle (Mr. Akintunde Olawore) took over from him and also my brother, Emeka Victor. Each time they play the keyboard, I get  inspired so I decided to do something unique by playing the saxophone.

Tell us about some of the songs you’ve released, artistes and producers you’ve worked with?

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I have done ministration in churches and on special occasions. I just released my first album titled “Oba (King)” and VC Perez produced the song. Akin Alabi directed the video while Emeka Victor Boluwatife was the executive producer.

What’s the biggest challenge facing your career?

It has to be combining my education with my rehearsals.

How do you get your inspiration?

I get inspiration from God, and from Church when the pastor is ministering.

What do you sing about?

I do strictly Gospel, Praise and Worship, to be precise.

Which artistes will you like to work with in future?

Frank Edward, Flo, Tope Alabi and Lara George.

Where do you see yourself in the next  five years?

By the special grace of God, I see myself going to places, and ministering all over the world.

What next  should we be expecting from you?

By God’s grace, expect a heart-touching album from me.