NCB: Good evening AY. It’s nice to have you here.
FYB: Good evening.
NCB: Could you please introduce yourself? Tell us about your background.
FYB: My name is Babatunde Patience Ayomide . I am from Kwara State, I grew up in Abuja. I had my primary and secondary education in Abuja before coming down to Ile-Ife for my degree.
NCB: How would you describe your childhood? And by extension, what are the influences imparted by your parents?
FYB: I am from a Christian home and I basically imbibed the Christian belief as I exhibit in my day to day life . My childhood was okay, filled with good experiences.
NCB: You are popularly known as Minaj . How did you come about this?
FYB: I particularly like Nicki Minaj. She is an icon and I just incorporated it as a brand name.
NCB: Having intrigued to learn more about the brand you have incorporated using the name “Nicki Minaj” , could you please tell me about your brand, it’s mission or purpose, and the products or services it offers?
FYB: I am a Red Carpet host. I do influencing I am an up and coming actress and much more.
NCB: What inspired you to all of these and who are you looking up to in the field?
FYB: I am a very outspoken person and I have all it takes to be a big entertainer . It is my passion to feature in big movies and host big shows . I look up to Zendaya, Kim Kardashian, Tiffany Hadish and many more.
NCB: Could you please share any memorable experiences or lessons from your early education that have influenced your personal or professional growth?
FYB: Well, basically, my interactions, day to day activities, people I hang out with, places I have been are things that have influenced me.
NCB: Have you featured in any movie?
FYB: Just skits. I am yet to land a movie role, working towards it .
NCB: How did your environment contribute to your growth?
FYB: Whenever I find myself in groups, I am given a chance to participate in debates , church programs and drama groups .
NCB: Would you mind marrying someone from another religion?
FYB: Lol. Anybody, I do not mind marrying from a different religion. I am progressive.
NCB: How do you mean by being progressive?
FYB: I have an open mind and I see beyond religion, ethnicity etc. They are all societal constructs . All that matters to me is that you are a good person, you love me and you are financially capable enough to nurture.
NCB: “Financially capable to nurture!” With this, don’t you think it could make your relationship patriarchal?
FYB: I see relationship as a partnership thing but man’s got to nurture.
NCB: What is your take on feminism? Are you a Womanist ( a kind of African feminism) or you strongly embrace the western one?
FYB: What I believe is that feminism is advocating for women’s rights: right to education; right to work, right to go after your dreams. I believe that a woman’s potential should never be marginalized .
NCB: You staying in Abuja all through, what brought the idea of you coming down to the west, OAU to be precise and not somewhere around there?
FYB: I applied to Unilorin the first time I wrote JAMB in 2016 but I was not offered admission. So , I wrote JAMB again in 2017 . I just thought of applying to OAU because it is a renowned and good school. So the second time I wrote JAMB , I picked OAU as first choice and was admitted. Although, I applied for Law, I was offered English and Literary studies.
NCB: Has OAU met your standard or you just dey manage am?
FYB: I just dey manage am.
NCB: What do you feel about English department?
FYB: My department is not actually the best but I am thriving.
NCB: Many students encounter obstacles or rumours during their academic journey. Have you ever dealt with any rumours or gossip and how did you handle it?
FYB: Plenty a whole lot of heart-wrenching rumours. But, I do not dwell on them. There are so many obstacles to face along the way, so just be prepared and always find ways to rise above the obstacles.
NCB: Do you mind sharing the memorable one(s)?
FYB: There is this time I was heavily slut-shamed , people claimed perhaps, I was a prostitute because, I am very much beautiful and progressive. But, in this line of work, it is sometimes expected even though it is not a thing to happen to anyone.
NCB: Have you ever faced any unique situations or circumstances related to your personal appearance or any specific qualities that you possess, and how have you managed them?
FYB: Yes, actually. It often happens to me. Honestly, I just brush it off and get used to it, it is prolly the price of beauty.
NCB: How do friends treat you regarding these rumours and have you ever been betrayed by your female friends, precisely?
FYB: Yes , I have seen it all, betrayal, backstabbing and all. And basically some of the rumours stem from hate and jealousy.
NCB: Have you had any memorable trips or experiences abroad that have influenced your personal growth? And, on what purpose?
FYB: Yes, I have been to Dubai and Zanzibar. And it was on the purpose of vacation. It was the best and memorable moment of my life.
NCB: Could you please share some activities or hobbies that you enjoy engaging in when you have spare time?
FYB: Partying, clubbing, going out , shopping, going on vacations, hanging with friends, swimming, going to the cinema and lots more.
NCB: What are the qualities that interest you in a man?
FYB: Richness, handsome and kind.
NCB: Does he have these qualities?
FYB: Yes, he does O.
NCB: A message to FYB committee and the entire class.
FYB: FYB committee is putting in all the work, we expect the best from you and we know you won’t disappoint us. Your reward is in heaven.
NCB: Make your shout-out.
FYB: Shout-out to everyone, I appreciate everyone who has been part of my journey. I love you all. NCB, you are the best, this is a wonderfully curated interview, keep it up.
NCB: Thank you for coming.
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