Expatriate Spring Issue 2011

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MILLION HITS ON YOU TUBE more of his blessings. I am close to dropping my second album and I am also working with others in creating a platform for talent from all over Africa.” Although Uche is a gospel artist, he is also able to perform inspirational and promotional music. He would however not record music that is contrary to his beliefs.

“I don’t think it is wrong to sing or appreciate music

that is not bona fide Christian. The Songs of Solomon is a chapter in the Bible made up of mainly love songs. So I am definitely open to collaborating with a secular artist as long as it is not vulgar or distasteful.” Uche says that as a result of his recent publicity, he now gets recognised in public places. However, he does not consider himself a celebrity and has therefore not let the attention get to him. He does however find it difficult to have to stop and chat to strangers and smile even when he is tired or in a hurry. He is still single but lets me in on his imminent plans to tie the knot.

When I ask about his hobbies, U c h e

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