Hugoboss, the 27 years old Anambarian who’s currently leading NIMA Voting table has admonished other contestants to persist in their efforts.
In this exclusive interview with Platform Reporters, the Accountancy graduate and businessman bares his mind freely on the ongoing NIMA Popularity Contest. Enjoy the excerpts:
PLATFORM REPORTERS: What’s your full name and your stage name.
HUGOBOSS: My name is Kanu Chibuike Peter, a.k.a, Hugoboss.
PLATFORM REPORTERS: What’s your State of Origin and how old are you now?
HUGOBOSS: I’m from Anambra State. I will be 28 yrs by 15th Oct this year.
PLATFORM REPORTERS: Tell us about your education qualification and course of study if a graduate or undergraduate
HUGOBOSS: I have Higher National Diploma in Accountancy.
PLATFORM REPORTERS: How do you feel when you saw your name on the first spot in the Week 2 Voting Result that was just released?
HUGOBOSS: My joy was boundless, I couldn’t believe my eyes when the result came in. I was perturbed, when I got message from Nima, that the table is changing. I wanted to doubt my capacity, but I became optimistic. I was left on euphoria ground, around 10.19pm that i got the result chart message, as the top qualifier. Am so elated that I made it. Much love
PLATFORM REPORTERS: How easy or hard has it been for you campaigning for votes from your fans in the past weeks?
HUGOBOSS: It’s not a spicy one at all, especially not being active in the first week. I felt left out, but I took courage when I saw the first week result. My friend MENC was a motivational factor too, after I discussed with him, one question he threw to me was: ‘do you still want to do this’? That question alone made the giant in me to come alive. I called family, friends and well-wishers and they answered me.
Sparing their funds in this favourable economy to support me worths appreciation. Furthermore, I couldn’t have begun this game, if my aunt in-law didn’t encourage me. She told me, ‘go baby. Am forever loyal to you all.
PLATFORM REPORTERS: What’s your advice to other contestants who didn’t make top 10 in the past two weeks and are probably feeling discouraged?
HUGOBOSS: Giving up is never the best option, “na who give up, mess up” Out of the millions, you took a bold step to contest, never surrender untill it’s over. I advise them to add up to what they have been doing before, to enable them get to the top. The third week might be your sunset. who laughs last, laugh best. Never be dismayed, your success must surely manifest.
PLATFORM REPORTERS: As a NIMA Contestant, what is your talent and what vibes are you coming to NIMA House with if you eventually qualify as a housemate?
HUGOBOSS: Topping last week bar is already a dream come true. Anticipate drama, cooking, learning, to unlearn and relearn. Definitely, gbas gbos is usual, so am prepared, to give and to collect in good fate. Much love!
PLATFORM REPORTERS: Tell us about your current occupation, what are you doing currently to earn a living?
HUGOBOSS: Business.
PLATFORM REPORTERS: How prepared are you for this week 3 Voting Campaign. You know other contestants already feel challenged. Are you going to fight hard to retain your position or you don’t mind losing it?
HUGOBOSS: Losing is like surrendering, and it’s not in my dictionary. No surrender no retreat. It’s a new week, we move again, till we cross to the promise land.
PLATFORM REPORTERS: Finally, What’s your message to your fans who are voting for you and are hoping to see you in the NIMA House?
HUGOBOSS: They are my strength, they deserve better. I was amazed by their support, I became high flier because of them. I believe in them and they believe in me. They brought me here through their voting. I won’t let them down.
Sparing me with their funds in this favourable economy, that everyone is crying, really worths appreciation. Our target is to be at the apex. Surely, we will get there because His goodness and mercy is following us. My fans am securing the bag. Whereever the bag go, that’s where we will be. We made it last week. we will double it this week
Thank you for standing by me, much love.
