Since she berthed on the movie scene some years back, Liz Anjorin has not rested on her oars. She has kept herself relevant and also remained one of the most glamorous, especially with her penchant for luxurious expensive cars, jewellery and others. The actress who has dabbled into music talks with WOLE ADEPOJU about her new and old loves
You’ve gone into music, like some other actresses. Can you tell us about it all?
Actually, being a good script writer, I have been trying to write songs for four years now, but I was not very much keen on it. Few months back, I met some guys who are dancers…I dance too but it may not be professionally.
I decided to help their career in a way and this brought me back to the songs I have been writing and before I knew it, the whole thing has exploded beyond what I was thinking or planning. I decided to give it full attention and that is why we have found ourselves where we are today. I am not a music person like that and I think a lot of people see it like that too but I thank God because it’s been awesome.
Since I started, some people would ask if I have been singing before because obviously they love what they are listening to and I am sure they will accept the video when it’s out. As a script writer, I tried to make it reflect in my video.
What was on your mind when you were writing the song, Orombo?
Well, Orombo means orange and it’s a fruit that is very beautiful. You will agree with me that women are also very beautiful creatures. So basically, I was trying to extol the women folk. And the chorus of the song….it’s a song people have been used to over the years that is mostly used by comperes at wedding engagements.
When I came up with the idea of the whole song, I mean the Orombo track, some people around that I shared with were skeptical but trust me, as I a pacesetter, I stood my ground that I was sticking with it and eventually, when we finished, they all liked it.
Of course, Jyhbo, the ‘baddest’ did his own part on the beat and it was beautiful.
How do you react to those who might think you are doing music to keep relevance since you don’t appear in many movies?
Thank you. I don’t appear in all movies because I love to check the scripts very well before accepting to do it. Check out my productions, they are usually very fantastic storylines and I spend millions of naira on my own projects so, I can’t stoop so low to do certain jobs.
It’s not that I am bragging or just talking for the mere purpose of talking but the truth is that I have to create a place for myself. I cannot imagine myself doing movies with very high budget and nice story line for myself and I will come down to get involved in jobs that do not even have good storylines or something.
When I want to travel for my business, I could go to six countries at a stretch. I could be at locations for six months and I could shoot like five or six movies like that. As I speak with you, I have about eight movies that I have completed with me already, but I have not given them to marketers.
Now, I am in the studio recording songs. I am about to do the third track. The whole idea is for me to do everything I have to do now that I am still young. I can still hustle, I want to use my quality time for quality things. As per the response of my colleagues, they are cool with me.
Since you are not a music person, are you just experimenting with music?
You see, when I say I am not a music person, it does not mean I don’t like music or listen to music. I love hip-hop and I listen to a whole lot of other kinds of songs. What I mean is that I don’t pay much attention to it because I never thought it would get to this stage but right now, I am taking it seriously.
I listen to music with more attention now, find out technicalities and get improved because talent alone is never enough. You have to work hard. I intend to make a career of music. It’s not something you can learn, it has to be from inside. There is more in me than people are aware of.
Tell us more about how far you have gone with your music production.
At the moment, we have done two singles, Orombo and Farabale. We are starting work on the third one and the video of Orombo is ready; it will be out very soon. I can’t put a date on when the album will be ready, but we are working seriously to make a very good start for the compilation of the tracks as an album. My fans should trust me because I always give them my best.
A couple of actors, especially the females who have crossed to music did not succeed. What do you think will do the magic for you?
I strongly believe everything is destiny and musicians who have made it big did not get there overnight, its hard work of many years. Basically, I believe with God, everything will be fine and I believe you will see what stands me out when you follow me up and see my video when it’s out.
How did you feel with reactions that followed the buzz you created with the picture of you and Jyhbo which suggested that you got married?
I must confess it was mixed reactions I got but basically, people believed it and approached me based on that, but it’s not real. Some were happy and prayed for me and it shows some people wish me well but it’s not real. Jyhbo is my younger brother and we have a nice relationship.
I have others like him who have been on this project with me….I have Jyhbo, Snipes, Prodo and Obaino. T h e y a r e fantastic. The picture in question was meant for the C.D jacket.
On a serious note, are you not thinking of getting married?
Marriage really does not move me with the way people are expecting one to settle down. A lot of people have gotten married and the marriages broke.
Did anyone come to amend it for them? If you want to succeed as a career person, you have to lift it to a point before bringing in other things. I am not desperate, but very soon it will happen.
What do you do to maintain your stature and skin?
I don’t eat in the morning because I would have been out and I eat lots of fruits. As per my skin, it’s very natural because I take after my father. I am not even the type that will rub something on the face before I sleep. I don’t even have the time but I love to take my bath often. I could shower 10 times if I had the time.
What is your style?
I think that depends on where I am going but since I don’t engage in social activities that much, I wear and I am more comfortable in casuals -clothes that make me free. You can rarely catch me on heels, except for when the occasion demands it, like when I am going for a corporate event or something. I love slippers and I can put any amount of money on it. But it’s funny that people still admire my style even as simple as it is and that is what made me go into clothing business.
What is your most cherished material thing?
Permit me to say two -I love gold and automobiles.
What body feature of yours do you like most?
I love my lips.
Why?
Because they are sexy. I also love my stature and skin.
What is the most embarrassing thing you have experienced?
That should be the day a woman slapped me in the market, she said her husband does not sleep with her each time he watched me in a movie.
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