IRAWO: My Quest for Freedom 12

I decided to resign from my job and from the one after that. I would have died if I did not leave. Once, I fainted in my hotel room at a business retreat. I could no longer cope as a wife, mother, housekeeper, etc. I did not have time for my children. I would be up for work early and would come back home late every day. I cannot come and die joo. So, I resigned.

Everyone was wondering why I left my promising job. They are not in my shoes and I will not let society dictate for me how to run my life. My husband too was upset that I left a job that the monthly income was sure, but he will not assist me with house chores when I needed because of my tasking job. He was speaking to the wind, not me. 

I paid for a house help. She came and said she was leaving after staying for only a week. I did not molest or monitor how she ate my food. She just said that she was bored. She thought that I was living in a crowded area; a face me, I slap you kind of settlement so she would have time to be doing rubbish with my neighbours, abi? Oya, come and go! I know when I have had enough. I stopped work to take care of my children. Anybody that wants to get angry about money matters should hug the transformer! It is my life!

In 2010, I registered my business, Drumline Entertainment, to take care of the entertainment and music requirements of my client and I. Initially, I had given my demo CDs to some record label executives and music managers. They did not like my sound. It was not what they sought. They wanted me to do regular music like everyone else. I was not going to change my style of music for anybody. It is either you like my music or you buzz off! Besides, I had heard about issues that musicians and artistes had with their record labels. I was not ready to be part of this mess. So I made up my mind to pursue my dreams on a solo platform whilst also reading and learning about the industry. Nevertheless, I would love to be signed to an international record label. A Nigerian based record label, bigger than Drumline Entertainment and with better opportunities and with no corner-corner moves will also get my vote. For now, I am independent and not willing to change my style of music. 

I chilled out before deciding to really pursue my music career because I wanted my children to grow older. I felt that once I start to tour and all that, I will not have time for them. Now, they are getting older and I am having more time for my music career.

To be continued