I wouldn’t pose nude for a trillion dollars - Cassy B

Cassy B, popularly known as ‘Omo Bariga’ is one of the fast rising female artistes in the country who has registered her name in the heart of many of her fans. Her voice and unique style is paving way for her in the industry and her club banging song called ‘Omo Bariga’ has been making waves on air and Internet. Speaking with DGossip247, she highlights her journey in the music world and why she is still single

Brief background of yourself

My real name is Augustine Cassandra Bright, while my stage name is Cassy B. I am a half Nigerian and half Ghanaian. I was born and brought up in Nigeria, and am a final year student of Sociology at Kogi State University.

When did you start your music career?

I started music a long time ago. I can say I was born with it, but professionally, it all started about three years ago.

Why music and which label produced your songs?

Well, like I said, I have been singing since I was a child. Music has always been something I really love and admire. So while growing up, I felt since I really love music, why not just take it on professionally? Although money and fame are part of it, but basically, I do music for the love of it. My songs so far have been produced under my own label, Diamond Record. It’s a label I established for myself two years ago.

What was growing up like?

My childhood days were just normal. I was like most kids while growing up. I am the last child of a family of six and just like every last kid of the house. I was loved although I wasn’t born with a silver spoon. I didn’t have all I wanted because things were kind of rough; but my mum was a loving and caring mother and with the love of my immediate elder sister, I was content with all I had.

Before starting off your music career, did you work with any popular act or label?

I never had the opportunity to work with any known artiste or label. It wasn’t that easy to get to any.

When did you drop your first single and how was it rated in the industry?

My first single was dropped two years ago, and the response I got was amazing. It was titled ‘Wonberi;’ being the first, I never thought people would rate it as highly as they did, but amazingly the response was great.

Mention some of your songs and the one that brought you to limelight.

After Wonberi, I have recorded other songs like Nightingale, Samba, Dollar bills and the latest of them is Omo Bariga, which basically is what brought me to limelight. It was released this year and the video dropped a few weeks ago.

You go by the stage name ‘Omo Bariga.’ Is there any particular reason?

Omo Bariga was more like a signature. I got that from my latest song that actually brought me out and it has stuck ever since but the simple truth is it was just a song. For all the years I have spent in Lagos, I don’t even know where Bariga is. I wanted to do something for the streets and Bariga came in since it was basically one of the most rugged places in Lagos.

Mention some events that you have featured in.

I have featured in lots of events within and outside Lagos State. I featured in Agege Night, Kogi State Carnival, Unleash the Dream that was powered by Hollywood Hotel, Benue State Carnival, Abuja Fiesta and lots more.

Who are your role models in the music industry?

There are about three female artistes I truly cherish in the Nigerian music world and they are Omawumi, Waje and Tiwa Savage. I love their style and energy. Talking about whom I’d love to be like, I think I’d rather be like me: in fame, style and popularity. I wouldn’t want be like anybody else but me and that is why I have learnt to create my own style and never tried to sound like myself.

Do you have awards or nominations to your credit?

I have been nominated for and won four awards. They are So-Fly Entertainment Best Female Artiste of the Year award 2013; Kogi State Female Artiste of the Year 2013; The Dynamite Artiste of the Year 2014; DPM Entertainment Best Female Vocal of the Year 2014/2015.

You are from Ghana and yet make music in Nigeria. Is your music also recognised and accepted in your native country?

Well, I think am more of a Nigerian than a Ghanaian. Like I said. I’m half Nigerian and half Ghanaian. I was born and raised here in Nigeria and talking about my kind of songs, I’m sure my songs are accepted not just in Nigeria but also in Ghana and the whole world.

Do you have any other talents aside from music?

All my talents are born in the entertainment circle. If I wasn’t a musical artiste then I’d sure be an actress. I’m so sure I’d do marvelously as an actress too.

Describe your fashion style.

I am a fashion freak, what I wear and the way I look matter to me a great deal. If there is anything I care about with all my strength apart from music, then it’s fashion.

What is your passion?

I only have one passion and that is music; music is one thing that gives me joy and happiness. It’s all I need to feel alive.

What are your favourite fashion items? Who is your favourite designer?

There are about three fashion items that I’m crazy about. You will always find them in excess in my wardrobe: I love shoes, be it heels, sneakers and slippers; then I love jeans trousers a lot, be it crazy jeans, or bum shorts and I love jewellery. My favourite Designer is Giorgio Armani.

What is your beauty routine?

I actually don’t have a particular beauty routine. I just love looking good and whatever it is that I put on and look fly in, I’m cool with it. But I don’t have a particular routine.

Who is the lucky man by your side? 

Well for now I’m single. There is no lucky man yet.

 What are the qualities you like in a man?

All I want in a man is honesty. If a man is straightforward and open, I’m cool with it. Every other thing is going to be a plus. Honesty first.

Which part of your body do you consider your greatest asset and would you flaunt it?

The part of my body I love so much is my face. I love my face and I take care of it a whole lot. I can flaunt it at any time, because I wouldn’t want my face scaring people away even before getting close to me.

Would you pose nude if the pay is right?

I wouldn’t pose nude for a trillion dollars. No amount of money is worth selling my dignity for.

Describe Cassy B in three words?

I’ll say playful, strong and emotional.