22nd August, 2014
What about your mom?
My mother has been very influential in my upbringing and she has really made a great impact on my life. She has a very endearing personality and I find her very admirable in the sense that she has always manages to juggle her roles as a wife, mother and business entrepreneur so perfectly. Honestly, I love and respect her for that. I can talk to my mother about anything. She relates with me as a friend and she encourages me to do well for myself, do well for other people and be the best in whatever I do.
How have you been able to juggle your sheltered life with your work as a DJ?
It was not so easy to juggle my personal life with my work. But I have been able to adjust very well. I am very much aware that everything I do has an impact on those around me. I am very careful to make sure that when I am conducting things or making comments about issues, I think about other people. There is a thin line between what you do and who you care about. So, it is very important that I align with these two factors. I believe what adds to what I am talking about is that my father is very passionate about what I do as well. Also, things can overlap, but at the end of the day, my work should speak for itself. And I want people to respect me for my talents and not because of my dad’s wealth.
Would you say being a billionaire’s daughter is a blessing or burden?
In life, there are always a good and bad side to everything. There are opportunities and there are things I miss out as regards my personal life. Anybody that thinks being a billionaire’s daughter is an advantage must also remember there are disadvantages.
How are you able to ward off guys’ overtures?
I am very focused on my work. When I am doing my job, it is like there is no one else in the room. It is about being principled in such a way that people will want to relate with you based on the intellectual substance in you, not because of my physical outlook or pedigree.
So, you have no time for guys now?
I have always loved to meet people. But right now, my priority is my work.
You seem to have carved a niche for yourself as toast of high profile clients. Your fees must be in that high end range too?
Certainly. It is a job and I have to get paid for my services because everything runs at a cost. I am running a business. It is very important for me to remind myself that it is a business and I am determined to grow it into an enviable height. Although, it is a creative craft, it is a job that comes with a lot of costs. So, I expect to get paid for it.
What is the hardest part about being a DJ?
It has to be my non-existent sleeping pattern and suffering jet-lag as I travelled most of the time. But that comes with my job. I love to discover new places and cultures because I think they are both inspiring and educational.
What’s your best feeling being a DJ?
Seeing a packed dance floor always gives me excitement. It means I’m creating a great atmosphere and making people feel good and forget about their worries.