BAYELSA State- born militant singer, Timaya, had a rough taste of love turned sour portion when he was manhandled, handcuffed and subsequently detained by the Festac police for conducting himself in a manner likely to breach public peace.

No. Audio production started playfully shortly after secondary school. Along the line, I started enjoying it and I thought I should develop myself in this area.

For distinguishing herself in the industry, Franca was appointed two years ago, as the Special Assistant to the Nigerian ambassador to Mexico, Professor Baba, a position she held until the ambassador returned to the country to vie for the governorship seat in his state.

People think my pace is fast because I moved to Nigeria in February 2008 and I’ve only been here for about a year. However, if you think about when I started making music officially, which was in 2003, five years of constant hard work and pouring your savings into a dream without making money from it is not an overnight success.

I’m looking at starting up a forum. I’ve discussed with some other female musicians in the industry and women outside the music industry but who are interested in music and entertainment.