OBUS Bezalee Brodoh is a multi-talented artiste who has roots in music, comedy, voice-overs, wardrobe, motivational speaking and professional freelance modeling. He started singing at an embryonic age of six. He became the leader of now rested DC ENVOYS, a sensational and impact music-comedy group, which started in Warri, Delta State.

In this interview with FLORENCE AMAGIYA, he talks about the group, relationship with Sammie Okposio, Gordons and his forthcoming talent hunt show known as Take the Stand. Excerpts….

Tell us about your childhood

I grew up in Ughelli and Warri both in Delta State. I grew up around family and church. I am from Oteri in Ughelli North local govern-ment area of Delta State. I grew up learning how to survive the tough times with divine intervention.

*Obus Bezalee Brodoh: "Gordons and I seldom meet."

And your days at Abraka as a student with only a dream…

My formative years were very exciting. I was made president of Word of Life Bible Church campus fellowship (WLBC), a position that made me understand the complexity of human beings and the reassuring grace of God!

What did you study in  school?

I studied Geography/Edu-cation in Delta State Univer-sity, Abraka.

How did it all start? When did you discover your many talents?

I was only six years old when I had a dream where I was singing along Ogborikoko Road in Warri, Delta State. I was moving towards NNPC Housing Estate and singing along with one Rev. Marvin Winans of the Winans Family of US and James Cleveland.

It came to pass that in my 20s, I actually sang with Marvin. I had to serve as a pastor before moving to Lagos. I did my unveiling at the Terra Kulture three years ago. After that, I delved into serious comedy business alongside music. Music actually runs in my family.

You have added acting and comedy to your already tight port-folio. How do you intend to cope?

It is just who I am. I am christened Bezalee because God deposited in me a lot of talents. I am endowed with God’s blessings. God would not give you what He does not want you to use. How you use it becomes key.

Tell us about the journey so far?

It is been beautiful especially with God’s favour. I have songs not yet released. Songs like You dey reign which video is currently being promoted. Love doesn’t run away featur-ing Christine Ben-Ameh is currently enjoying massive radio reviews.

I have also been doing lots of miming, comedy shows around the country. Early this year, I had the de-sire to create a platform where talents can be discovered, developed and displayed with a view to creating an industry from the sea of talents. This platform, in collaboration with CT Club Nigeria, called TAKE THE STAND is for comedians, singers and dancers.

What are the challenges?

The challenges have been both spiritual and physical, but especially finance. The second challenge has to do with pass-ion mixed with compassion. Kingdom issues always have weak financial support. Bridg-ing the corporate and King-dom is herculean, but it is one of our missions in CTC Niger-ia.

Tell us about the group DC Envoys. How was it formed?

DC Envoys was formed from God’s desire to heal humanity through Laughter and beauti-ful songs spiced with humour, what you will call a music-comedy group. We were disco-vered and nurtured by Pastor Leon and his wife who housed us for nine years. This couple was at Word of Life Bible Church, Warri pastored by Papa Ayo Oritsejafor. I led DC Envoys for 16 years and  learnt that sweet song is like honey and bee.

We don’t see DC Envoys to-gether any more. What happ-ened?

I will finally open up to tell you, no and yes. Yes, because we no longer sing together. This is because our views about life and purpose were miles apart. We are what we are solely by God’s Grace.

What is your relationship with Gordons, the comedian?

Gordons and I seldom meet because of the nature of our works and responsibilities, but I believe it is so when folks are grown up and working apart.

Did you discover your numerous talents when you were in the group?

Yes! I knew I was talented. My role in DC Envoys basic-ally was that of a leader. My vision was to harmonize the team, interpret our roles and synergize our performances.  Team work was my desire and still is.

What grudge did the group have against Sammie Okpo-sio?

The grudge between Sammie Okposio and DC Envoys has been resolved. Sammie remains a great personality working for God and there is nothing you can do about it. We are all answerable to God.

How did you resolve it?

Concerning the issue with Sammie Okposio, I personally had a dream where I was led to a flowing stream with a bucket in hand. I fetched water and was returning home when suddenly I heard a voice saying; ‘Look back. What did you see?’ I looked and answered, flowing water. The voice said; ‘That is what I have left in you.’ From that moment my heart left the issue in hand. That was how I personally dropped the matter.

Secular music is trendy in the entertainment world. Do you agree?

Yes! It’s trendy, but we carry significantly the kingdom mandate. Only kingdom enter-tainment practices leave a person with in-depth satisfaction and fulfillment. Secular entertainment creates tempor-al gratification. Many have been seen trying to become relevant before humanity and God, but its a different story at the wee hour of their lives  because the soul of any man comes and goes back to the Creator!

Would you consider doing some secular music like your peers?

NEVER! Not even in death. My all belongs to God. I am what I am solely by His Grace!

You are also a designer. Tell us about your designs and how you came about design-ing?

My mother was a tailor. My spiritual grand-father, Papa Ayo Oritsejafor is a man of excellent dress sense. I drank a lot from them in the course of being around them and learning in the process.

Have you had any opportunity to design for the high and mighty?

In my early years, I started with designing suits and was patronized by a few folks in Warri, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja. Now I major in defining our native attires in contemporary languages that reflect modesty and class.

What are Nigerians expect-ing from you in the nearest future?

The best of me and the revolution of the Nigerian kingdom entertainment as the parent group KMF. Making Christian entertainment practice a dominant culture.

What is the biggest challen-ge you have ever encounter-ed?

Losing the dearest one I ever had—my mother! And having an appendix ruptured that almost changed my destiny, but thank GOD, He has given me strength.

Your advice for Nigerian youths?

Never say never! Dreams are possible!