How my stay in California influenced my music career- Bonny Dee

Bonny Dee whose real name is Eta David Chukwuji, is arguably the next big thing in indigenous rap music. And the fact that he’s based far away from home is not holding him back from carving a niche for himself in the Nigerian music industry. Below are excerpts of his chat with Vanguard online enjoy .

Who is Bonny Dee? 

Well, my name is Eta David Chukwudi from Obowo L.G.A in Imo State also from the family of five, am the middle child. 

Tell us how you came about the stage name Bonny Dee?

Bonny Dee has been a name I had since my high school days and ‘Bonny’ in the dictionary stands for anything or anyone that smell good and ‘Dee’ Is the first letter of my name.

How long have you been in the music industry? 

Bonny Dee started singing at the age of 7 with local drums, acoustic instruments and analogue equipments which made him exceptionally good and stood out among his contemporary.

Tell us about your background, family and education? 

Apart from my singing career I’m also a model, a 2nd runner up in Mr Africa 2014, and a student of Sacramento University, California, studying law with a degree in Homeland security.

What inspired your hit single “Wo Space” produced by Major Bangz? 

Laughs!!, like every other hit, me, Major Bangz, Edwino and Emeretus Squandary just got done on a four track session we recorded four songs in one day and ‘Wo Space’ was the last , it came from accumulate Vybez I gathered from the previous records.

How does your stay in California influence your music? 

We get to hear songs before they even come out, so that puts us one step ahead of the hustle.

Which artist locally and internationally would you like to work with? 

Right now am focusing more locally because I am an indigenous rapper. So I will say that will be my big bro Eze Nnunu Phyno.

Who are your role model ? 

I am my role model.

If you weren’t an artist what else do you think you would be doing? 

Where do you see yourself in the next five years? 

In the next five years I see myself having some artists under my name.

What’s your take on Nigerian music in general? 

We all are working harder to make sure the industry does not fall that includes the media house, bloggers, presenters, producers, directors the list goes on an on so our hustle shall not be in vain.