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By Uduak Inwang
Nigerian-born American-based music act, Mfonma Ekpo popularly called Perfecta Ekpo, has advised young and upcoming artists never to lose focus in their career to whatever challenge may come their ways.
In an exclusive interview recently in Uyo, Perfecta Ekpo, who left Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria for Long Island in the United States of America at a very tender age, talked about her career, the encouragement she receives from her people, and her challenges in the music industry in her bids to maintain the African culture.
She said: "I left Akwa Ibom since when I was 12 years old. In America it is very challenging doing Akwa Ibom songs and African music but we import some musical instruments to make sure we sustain our Culture even when we are outside our state especially at a time that afro beat is gradually taking over the world. It is very popular in America and Europe.
“Gone are the days we used to be relegated to the background. We have to show the world that we've got talents here, we've got artistes here, we got writers here and everything anyone could ever think of, because the Akwa Ibom child can do even better."
Perfecta Ekpo, as she is fondly called, has many miles on her dancing feet. After graduation, she moved to the States and has worked with many Theatre Arts professionals and troupes like the National Troupe of Nigeria, Professor Niyi Coker of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Duke University of North Carolina, the Borough of Manhattan Community College and many more.
She also solicits for support from the public for every Akwa Ibom child and asked parents to encourage their children in whatever talent they have or profession they have interest in.
“For those who are aspiring, it is not easy in this profession, you have to be dedicated, stay sleepless night and be prepared for rejection too. I have been rejected several times because people will say; you're not good enough but take advices. It doesn’t matter whatever advice but you have to listen and select the ones you will put to use.
“It has been very challenging because you have to pay for everything down there and it is very expensive, but thanks to my wonderful husband Peter, who is also my manager, and has been very supportive.
“My advice to young girls and aspiring artists in the music industry is for them to find someone who will support them. My husband supports me so much and I appreciate it, because now I have to come with one of them because my husband is busy."
“As an artist, you have to be relevant where your fans are and also work on your contents, finding out what people love and most importantly, devote your time to it,” she added.
Perfecta Ekpo is about to lunch a pet project with the aim of mentoring Young Girls, sensitising them on the necessity to start from the little that they have and not to waste time because “what we didn't have is information, that mentoring outside our parents.”
She will be celebrating her Christmas with the motherless baby homes to support them.
Perfecta Ekpo thanked Governor Udom Emmanuel for his developmental stride of the state. She also expressed appreciation to her teeming fans for their support and believe in her, and promised to do more.
“I want to say am very impressed with the development in Akwa Ibom State and the people who believe in this state and I believe God will use the Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel to do more with the support of the people,” she added.
Perfecta Ekpo is an Akwa Ibom indigence from Ikot Ese in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area, a Theatre Art graduate from the University of Calabar. She is married with two children.
She is a dancer, drummer, singer, actor and choreographer. She is a vibrant and exciting entertainer with a flair for people and the stage. From Africa to America, her ability to capture an audience with her talents is quite outstanding.
By Cavil Uduak Inwang
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| Publisher Ibommobile.com Paul Bassey, Head Publicist akstrending.com Uduak Inwang, Perfecta Ekpo and Samuel Publisher Ibom Plaza News shortly after an Interview session at Le Meridian Ibom Golf Resort, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State |
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