By Ogbonna Amadi, Entertainment Editor

Apples they say do not fall far from the tree. That analogy best describes the talents and vocal skills of Carolyne Bukola Udoh- a Nigerian-American singer whose single “I Don’t Need your money” is currently the toast of Internet and is set to be released soon in Nigeria.

Carolyne, whose father-Ekerete Udoh is a popular Nigerian journalist and the publisher of the leading Nigerian Diaspora newspaper-The Diasporan Star, based in New York, himself once dabbled into music.

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Carolyne- a stunning beauty, with large luminous eyes and standing at an amazing 6 feet tall, is currently studying political science at City University of New York (Queens College) and hopes to go to law school. Right from when she was a little girl,

Carolyne, whose mother is of Yoruba extraction has always known where her creative passion lies “I love to sing, and I think I may have been inspired by what my dad did, and I wanted to take it to another level. Singing just comes natural to me, and I thank God for the gift of good voice.

I am also excited that people have found my single “I don’t need your money” a great effort. I am encouraged by thousands of people who have listened to it on line and the comments they have posted. (You can listen to Carolyne’s single –

“I don’t need your money “Gba Confam ft. Ama on YouTube.) I am looking forward to having the single released in Nigeria soon, and for me to bring my talents to my native land. I think Nigerian music is destined for bigger and better things-the recent signing on of D’Banj, who is one of my favorite music stars in Nigeria by Kanye West I think, was a very positive development.

It is great that American mainstream music stars are beginning to look at Nigerian music scene with a view to tapping its enormous talents pool.”

Asked how it feels to have a father who is deeply knowledgeable about the intricacies and the nuances of the industry, having reported and written on the Nigerian entrainment scene for over 20 years, the sexy singer who is also the lead singer at the New York flagship Winners Chapel said “It sure is a blessing. I mean, my father has been involved in entertainment scene for as long as I can remember.

Through him, I have met and interacted with countless Nigerian music and Nollywood stars. He has encouraged me tremendously, while reminding me not to take my eyes off the ball of academic pursuits, and I have so far impressed him, by keeping my grades very high, and assuring him that even though I am pursuing a musical career, it would not interfere with my academics and hopes of becoming a Harvard trained attorney.

So my dad and I have an understanding in that aspect, and we are straight” the singer whose vocal range is simply amazing had stated. Look out for Carolyn Bukola Udoh soon.