Lagos Sunday 14 March

June 28th, 2010 | By

Rise up this morning. A few little birds behind my window. Singing sweet songs. A melody pure and true. Singing, the Lord has a message to you oew oew. And the Lord had a message indeed for me. This was the first time since 20 years I would attempt church in my momma land Nigeria.

Because of this I couldn’t sleep. Woke up around 4.30 AM and could not sleep anymore. I was very excited to go to church today. Today my mom was going to do Thanksgiving at Mount Zion church. For her this was a very special day, so it was for me as well. Cause my mom and I are spiritually connected. I feel her Love for God and felt this was an intense and emotional day for her.

Nothing was on my mind, besides making this a day not to forget for mommy. And it was. At 9.00 AM the prayers started. All though this was my first time since 20 years attempting church, it felt like home. I didn’t knew there costumes, but followed the rest in prayers, and other heavenly actions. Around 12.00 a prophet called my mom’s name, Catherine George and her son Theophilus O. George. I was stunned, cause this wasn’t told to I. Nobody told I that I was also going to participate on my mom’s Thanksgiving. But it was her day so I didn’t hesitated and went to stand in the middle of the church. In front of everybody looking at I and my mom. The church choir sang an Igbo song for my mom and I. After this my mom got the mic to say her words and to thank God. She said some beautiful words. Then I and I got the mic, which was very unexpected. I thanked God and blessed my family, friends, Oga’s and sisters attempting Thanksgiving today with us. An loud Amen I heard when I finished talking. Then we got our blessings from the prophet and finished with 7 hallelujah’s , 7, 7, for the ones who know what this means. If not, check it on internet.

This was a very memorable day for I. One not to forget ever in my life and one to remember and advance with. I has found my way back to the Lord. That doesn’t mean I’m going to attempt church on a regular base, but it means that my faith in God has restored as it ones was. My spirituality is back, almost in full affect. Feeling IandI almost 100% now. Such a wonderful feeling it is. I feel like I is ready for anything now. This journey in Nigeria is really changing me. Musically, spiritual awareness, business, I’m focused, let’s go!

Moving Mountains!

One Love,

Geoffy.

Lagos Saturday 13 March

June 28th, 2010 | By

Just another day of moving around, buying gifts for I family back in Holland. Not much to mention. Only that I was exhausted when we were at home again. Even went to sleep early today, cause tomorrow would be Thanksgiving day at the church. So I had to get my goodnight rest proper.

One Love,

Geoffy.

Lagos Friday 12 March

June 28th, 2010 | By

Ido was the one who came to escort us in our busy schedule. I didn’t felt like doing anything, but duty calls. We first went to the Arik Airlines, Nigeria’s Lagos Airport. We had to buy tickets for next week, flying to Port Harcourt. We were going to visit family and close friends and most of all relax after busy promotional days.

It took us more than an hour at the Airport. Next stop was the market were animals are sold. My mom wanted to buy a sheep to offer for Thanksgiving at the Mont Zion church here in Lagos. This was a really Wahala (problem) for us, because everybody wanted to sell us their animal. It was very crowdie and people thought we had millions with us. So negotiating was a tuff thing to do. But we bought two animals for a very good price. Ido and I were negotiating for almost 30 minutes before having an agreement.

One Love,

Geoffy.

Lagos Thursday 11 March

June 28th, 2010 | By

Today I saw the really city called Lagos. Idi, Ido (security/policeman) and I went to the centre of Lagos city. It’s similar to Amsterdam the big city back in Holland. Only Lagos city is 10 times bigger, if not even more. It was way more crowded and the buildings were even way bigger and higher than the ones I knew back in Amsterdam. The black market in Holland at Beverwijk market was way smaller than the one in Lagos. It felt like all ethnic groups in Nigeria were represented in the centre of Lagos. I bought myself sandals for I native clothing to wear. Normally I used to wear sneakers under my native clothing. But my cousin Idi explained to me this wasn’t proper to do in Naija. So we went to set this straight. I searched for green sandals and even found them. My favorite color is green, so it’s obvious I was looking for this color. I also bought sandals for my mom. Just felt like giving her something as well. After Lagos city we went back home to relax I selves.

In the evening I had an important meeting with Udoka, Jude, Nane, Steve, Idi, Ido, wife of Steve and I for the music bizz. Steve, close friend of I family wanted to ensure that Udoka (marketer) and Jude (manager) were capable to handle I music in Nigeria. The meeting lasted for an hour and I found it very interesting. Steve and Jude were the ones who were talking on a regular base. Steve represented I and Jude felt like taking it up for Udoka. At the end I was the one who gave my own honest opinion. I explained to everyone that Udoka was the one who putted his trust in I as an artist. He was the one whom brought Jude and I together and I will always thank him for that. While saying that I also mentioned that it felt very right working with Udoka, though he’s not the biggest marketer. The biggest meaning he’s not one of them big shots whom will provide I with loads of money on the short term. But I was looking further and believe this could be achieved on the long term. Most important of all is, that I felt he could provide me the best working relationship at the moment. Cause I is making music for my soul, the people, fans and of course I want to earn some money. But it’s not the main thing. Jude understood this and Udoka as well, that’s why we could work together so well.

By saying this and listening to Jude, Steve was convinced Jude and Udoka were the men to handle my music good and uplifting in Naija. So with his blessings, Nane’s and the rest of the family I took the journey in becoming Naija’s next upcoming artist. So Nigeria I salute you all!

Moving Mountains Baby!

One Love,

Geoffy.

Lagos Wednesday 10 March

June 28th, 2010 | By

I was a little bit nervous when I woke up this morning. Today was the day I was going to feature as a guest presenter at Super Screen TV. This is a national TV and the program is called Super Lunch Chat room Shout Out Edition. It’s my first time ever presenting on TV. So you can imagine how it’s like when your first time is broadcasted on national TV. Yes indeed, very nervous.

We had to climb 7 floors up before getting at Super Screen TV headquarters. There Gbemi the producer was awaiting I and my crew (Nane and Idi). She gave a little information about the program and then said it was all about improvising. She said she was going to let me do my thang and that was that. I chose a topic where we could talk about during the show. Viewers could dial a number and talk with I bout any experiences good or bad, reminiscing bout your mom.

One o clock was the time we went on air. The first 5-7 min I was very nervous presenting the show. I was a little bit stiff and forgot to answer calls from our viewers. Gbemi then came to I to give I confidence. She told me to act as if I was in charge, and I was. She told me to be myself and to pretend as if I was talking to friends and family members. After this we went on air again. Amazingly her words really touched me and a natural born presenter was doing his thing. The calls from viewers kept on coming and they were saying that they liked the show. That was very good for I motivation and positivity at the moment. Viewers said lovely things about their mom and I. Before I even knew the show was over and I was willing to do even more, can you imagine that?! Before I ended the show I and I did a little singing for the viewers. That was a good promotion, cause later on people would come to I and recognizing I on the streets of Lagos.

After doing Super Lunch Chatroom I went to do an intimate interview with Wendi. We did the interview at O Jayz. We had a fine place at a tennis court where we could sit down and relax. My mom and Idi were awaiting in a Chinese Restaurant and we did our interview outside. Wendi was an inspiring person with fine questions. She’s a good looking fine lady. The chemistry between us was good. So the interview went very well. We talked about I music but also about my education and work at a Psychiatric Hospital. Also my ambassadorship for World Peace is Possible was featured during the interview.

Yes o, Naija man in tha house!

Maintain Yourself.

Geoffy.

Lagos,Tuesday 9 March

April 27th, 2010 | By

My second promotional tour started today. We first went to Naija Rave. A popular TV program where I was the special guest of the day. I had my own make up lady, that was interesting. She put me mascara and lipstick gloss, which I was not very happy with. But this was necessary she told me. The show went smoothly and was very nice to do. The director liked the way I spoke and acted.

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Lagos,Monday 8 March

April 27th, 2010 | By

Today was another day of relaxation. Idi was still in Benin City, so Nane and I were moving around alone. This day I wanted to exchange some money so we called up our security guy Ido to come and escort us. Within 15 minutes he was at our hotel, very fast indeed. We went to Oceanic Bank to cash out money my brother Charles sent to I. It took us one hour to exchange money. But we made it and left the bank safely.

We then went to the tailor to measure my mom. She wanted the tailor to make her a fine dress she could wear going to church. She explained everything and within a few days the tailor would finish everything.

Idi came back from Benin City in the evening. He was very happy cause he had seen his wife and just born boy Theophilus. They both were doing fine and were healthy thanks to God. We sat down and drank and made a toast on this wonderful news.

One Love,

Geoffy

Lagos,Sunday 7 March

April 27th, 2010 | By

In Nigeria Sunday is the special day reserved for the Lord. Almost al stores, bars, restaurants etc are closed. Idi took the opportunity today to go to his wife in Benin. He got the day free of I activities, so he could visit his wife whom just born a healthy baby boy. He’s named after I like I already reported, Theophilus James.

My mom and I took this day to relax and catch up some sleep. The past week we’ve been running around for my music bizz. So a day off was very welcome. I woke up automatically at 7.00. But when Idi left at 8.30 I went to sleep again and woke up at 12.00. After bathing Nane and I went to eat something at the hotel’s restaurant. Like I already said Sunday is the day for the Lord. After eating my mom went to lay down and sleep. I took this opportunity to write for ya’ll in my journal and relax myself. Tonight I was going to meet Jude (manager) to set out a new plan for this coming week. We were going to evaluate the past week and see what we’ve accomplished and what still needs to be done. I still want to shoot a video of one of the tracks we’ve recorded. Jude even said yesterday that he’d arrange for I to meet empress Nnenka. Hope this will all work out this week! To be continued….

One Love,

Geoffy.

Lagos,Saturday 6 March

April 22nd, 2010 | By

Today we went for the second day of recording new Naija hits @ Maverick studios. When we arrived at Ikeja, Lagos, the music gang of the last studio session were there. I thought that Shuga Boi was the one producing the second track, but Pitch was the one doing his magic today as he did Thursday. And Shuga Boi assisted him.

When I stepped into the studio Shuga Boi already worked ahead together with Pitch. They already created a loop and wrote the chorus on it. I felt the vibes immediately when Shuga Boi sang the chorus on the beat. I turned my laptop on and started writing the verses. Within one hour I finished my part of the track ‘’Sexy Nigerian Girls’’. A lovely song for the African ladies. Short after this Shuga Boi added his raps and a new hit potential track was born. We waited for Pitch to finalize the beat and started to record immediately. A few hours later we were ready with the track. We looked at the clock and it took us 5 hours to create a track from beginning till end. That’s how we be doing it in Naija. Feeling each others vibes. Anticipating and creating good and strong vibes for one and other. Working fast with out strings or delay. Love this way of working. Music is no work over here. It’s a life style, a way of living, a way of expressing. A way of being I Geoffy in my mother land. Loving this!

Moving Mountains Baby!

One Love,

Geoffy.

Lagos,Friday 5 March

April 12th, 2010 | By

Lagos, Friday 5 March

Yes I! My first interview and TV appearance on Naija television is a fact. Galaxy TV is the name baby. Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt could see me live today around 11.00 AM @ Galaxy TV headquarters Lagos, Ikeja. People loved I appearance and special guest Nane (my lovely mom) was welcomed well well by our mother land! She even stole the show and took it to a spiritual level, thanx mommy! I video of Over(Nane’s Song) was banging on Galaxy TV. The producers, assistants, make up artists and the presenter were bouncing along and they be loving it. Continue reading »