An exclusive interview with gorgeous radio & television show host Nena ‘The Duchess’ Ubani, By Jachimma Nwachukwu
Voice of Africa Radio DJ Nena Ubani, most popularly known as ‘The Duchess of VOAR’ in collaboration with photographer and producer Brian Wood, have begun 2013 with the launch of her new television series ‘Tea with the Duchess’.
Q: Tell us about your new show. What is ‘Tea with The Duchess’ about?
A: Guests pop in for a quick chat with me over tea. For my first interview, I had tea with Adonis O’Holi at ‘The Charcoal Grill’ in Wood Green, north London. We talked about his modelling career, poetry, football and his recent crowning as Mr Africa International 2012. We also took pictures and he was a star by doing some topless in -2 degrees weather.
It was much fun. I didn’t realise how much I laughed or how many times a minute I say ‘amazing’.
Q: How was it received by your fans?
A: Oh my days! I got over six thousand views in two days. I was so pleasantly surprised. I felt so very humbled. I wasn’t expecting anything close to that at all.
Q: How do you balance out your work on the radio, filming for your show and life at home with the family?
A: I can’t say I’ve completely mastered it but it is all about prioritising.
As well as being a prominent afrobeats radio show host and now TV presenter, Nena Ubani is also an author, successful impresario, columnist and founder of Igbokwenu Media.
Q: We understand that you are also a writer.
A: I write a bi-weekly column for African World newspaper. It’s called ‘60 minutes with The Duchess.’ I’ve also written a few children’s books soon to be published.
Q: When and why did you set up Igbokwenu Media?
A: I set it up in 2008 out of my passion for promoting Igbo language and culture.
You can watch The Duchess’ interviews on www.duchesstv.com or 8-m every Thursday on VOAR
