Ada is
obviously a contrast of the Charlyboy’s personal. In this interview, Ada bares
her mind on who she is and the effect of the Charlyboy brand on her. Find the
interview after the cut...
Could you
tell us a little about yourself?
Well, I’m
Adaeze Oputa… daughter of Charles and Diane Oputa. I graduated with magna cum
laude from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in
International Business relations (public marketing and advertising
concentration) and an MBA in Management Information Systems. Currently, I work
in education management (for profit educational sector) as an associate
director on the admissions board. I love working in education especially with
young adults, providing structure is my calling. I also host and produce an
entertainment television show on Fuxion Television, Atlanta called The
Entertainment Scoop. The show details mainly current events in the African
Entertainment industry.
Do you
imagine yourself wearing tattoos and piercings? What is your own take on it?
I have a
small tattoo, which I got out of peer pressure when I was much-much younger.
I’m not opposed to tattoos or piercings. I feel that these things are
subjective means of expression actualized in art and it just happens to be on
the body. Some paint on canvas, some on buildings, and others on their skin –
to each, its own.
From what
you said earlier, your educational background differs from your professional
background. Why didn’t you study something more related to what you are
practicing now? Do you enjoy what you are doing and is it what you have always
aspired to do?
My
educational background actually makes me versatile professionally and doesn’t
necessarily box me into a specific profession. In regards to my television show
– it’s something I have always dreamed of doing, but was only afraid to venture
into it because of my father’s success in that area. I always felt like I
needed something that was my own and in so doing, I tried hard to stifle my
creative aspirations. It took a lot of convincing and grooming from my managers
to have reached this point.
I enjoy
my professional life and get fulfillment from what I do. I also love producing
and being in front of the camera. Although, I don’t have formal training, I’ve
learnt a lot in the little amount of time I have been with Fuxion Television
and I am grateful for the experience. I work with a great team of professionals
and I cannot wait for the world to see what we have to offer.
Tell us
about your television show and any other projects you may be working on
. Fuxion
Television is head quartered in Atlanta Georgia and is a multicultural
television station. We started airing officially in January of 2013 and we hit
the ground running. Currently we are airing a wide variety of shows and one of
them is The Entertainment Scoop hosted and produced by yours truly. We also
have an online app that we just launched which allows our audience to watch our
shows from any part of the world on your cell phone, laptop, ipad and so on.
All you have to do is log on to our website www.myfuxiontv.com to watch
our station live or look for our app on Google market place. Also follow us on
twitter @fuxion TV ATL and find us on face book as well.
Are you
happy with whom your father is, especially his persona? If yes or no; why?
We don't
choose our family, I'm glad I was born into the legacy that is Oputa. Mr. Oputa
is my father, not Charlyboy.
Could you say you are proud of your family name? Has being Charlyboy’s daughter helped you?
Of
course, I am proud of my family. We have a proud and rich legacy and I hope I
am able to continue that. I wouldn't say my father’s name has helped or
hindered my knowledge in anyway. I operate as an individual and I always have.
What are
your reactions when people speak negatively about the brand/ your father.
The brand
is in the public eye and anything/ anyone in the public eye is subject to
scrutiny. So I'm indifferent about it, to answer your question.
The brand
has been rumored to being gay, illuminati, or a voodist among other weird
stuff. What is your take on that?
What
Charlyboy puts out and who my father is are two different things.
Do you
think there is any trait you have taken from your father, whether good or bad?
I'm his
daughter, and like him, I am head strong, focused, determined about my dream,
and I celebrate my individuality.
The brand
is very controversial, how does that affect you as a young lady?
Ask
Charlyboy. However, when issues like that arise, we address them and move on.
How did
you feel growing up as a child, hearing different rumours about your dad?
Growing
up, my household was the norm, so I saw nothing wrong with it. As I got older
and heard some of the rumours, it helped me understand that people may not
exactly understand the brand, and it’s something that I’ve grown to understand
and accept. Everyone walks their own path in life, my dad is walking his, and
we all are doing the same and rumours cannot change that.
Has there
been any difference between the message of the brand and your philosophy?
Well, not
exactly. The same messages of individuality, tenacity, focus and chasing your
dreams as typical of the brand, all form the bedrock of my philosophy. Blessed
is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test,
he will receive the crown of life….
Would you
have preferred a quiet life for the brand?
You use
the term "The Brand" and I'm not sure if you are referring to my
father or his profession. At any rate, I don't think I have a preference. It’s
the life he /the brand chose and it works for him/ the brand. Quiet is
relative, I think he is low key in his personal life but some people may beg to
differ from afar.
Apart
from being your father, what are the benefits you think the brand can give to
the society?
He has
encouraged young people to imbibe creative freedom and that of expression,
inspiring them to look inwards, while chasing their dreams tenaciously.
Who is
Lady D?
My
beautiful mother.
It
appears you have been on your own for a very long time, how has your mom
contributed in the journey so far?
My mom
and I are best friends, so we lean on each other for advice, especially in this
stage of my life. I think that relationship is extremely important. She visits me
very often (maybe too often) laughs. When she visits us, talk about every
possible thing under the sun, and to me, that’s essential – communication is
the key to every relationship.
Are you
aware of the reality TV show? What’s your take on it? Don’t you think everyone
is doing something like it right now, and this is just one of those things?
I am aware;
in fact we are currently working on revamping the present concept that features
the entire family. I know a short reel was leaked earlier on in the year, and
since then, we have restructured the script and we will be giving our viewers
something very fresh – something you have never seen before. The show will
provide a realistic insight on the family, our struggles, triumphs, trials and
so much more, a real view on what family life is about. Everyone has always
been interested in our family structure and how things really go down in the
house that punk built. So, this show is long overdue.
Your
parents have stayed together, for over thirty-five years. What do you think is
responsible for that and is there anything to learn from what they share? If
so, what?
Love,
Patience, Understanding and God.
Since you
come from a rich heritage, what do you think you have to do to top that?
A lot and
I feel as though I'm well on my way by God’s Grace
D babe sound intelligent though.
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