These are not the best of times for Nigeria’s image abroad but in far away country of Australia and out of the gloom and doom comes a rising shining star.

Nigeria’s premiere 24 hour music Channel, Nigezie as we all know has since staged a return after the hibernation that followed the squabble, which saw off the music channel from trouble cable network HiTV.

For months, tension had been high, not only in the state but also in the neighbouring states. The anticipation was for another activation platform from the stables of the Nigerian Breweries PLC and makers of premium low-sugar drink, Amstel Malta.

J’ODIE, whose real name is Joy Odiete is an artiste, cartoonist, jewelery designer and a Choir mistress. She also came out the second runner up in 2006, West African Idols. Today, her popular single ‘Kuchi Kuchi’ is currently making waves around West Africa. In this interview, she talks about her childhood, talents and stardom.

Born into an impoverished polygamous family with an enormous lump on his chest, a bad health condition, no doubt; and crippled as a child, Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye, popularly known as Tony Tetuila, is proof that a man’s beginning does not necessarily determine his future.