Ex BBA(the Chase Housemate)
Bassey is a Model and Actor from Freetown, Sierra-Leone, He entered Big Brother
for the fame and money, believing that “Biggie changes lives”. He says it’ll be
“weird” having so many people watching his every move on TV. If he had won, he
would have bought a house for his family, his dream car, invest in business and
produce a movie. Spotiks had an up-close and personal chat with him, and this is
what he revealed to us about himself.....Enjoy.
1.
WHAT'S
YOUR NAME?
My
name is Michael Bonney Bassey
2.
WHERE
WERE YOU BORN, YOUR RELIGION AND HOW DID YOU GET THE NAME BASSEY?
I
was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone. I am a Christian and I got the name Bassey
from my adopted dad; He is a Nigerian.
3.
WHAT
WAS THE DRIVING FORCE FOR YOU GOING INTO BBA?
To
get the money and use it to buy my mum a house.
4.
YOUR
FAVOURITE FOOD?
Rice and Cassava Leaves (Sierra-Leone
food) you won't understand.
5.
HOW
DID YOU FEEL WHEN YOU WERE EVICTED FROM THE BBA HOUSE?
It was bad; actually I had an emotional
breakdown because I wanted to win the money, but it wasn't my fate to win. I felt
bad, but I got over it(Smiling).
6.
ARE
YOU SINGLE?
No, I am not single.
7.
WHO ARE YOUR TOP 5 NAIJA ARTIST?
Wow!! This is a tough one;
Dbanj,2face,Tiwa Savage,Eva Alordiah(I love the way she raps and her swag) and
Omawunmi (she is my number1).
8.
AS
A CELEBRITY, WHAT WILL YOU NOT BE CAUGHT DOING IN PUBLIC?
As a celebrity, I won't be caught doing drugs.
I don't do drugs and I won't be caught doing it.
9.
YOU
HAVE BEEN IN NIGERIA FOR SOME TIME NOW, ARE YOU HERE FINALLY OR DO YOU HAVE
PLANS TO RETURN TO SIERRA LEONE?
Yes I have moved to Lagos, Nigeria because
this is where all the jobs come for me and I am sure I will always visit Sierra
Leone to see my people (Smiling).
10. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE NIGERIA
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY?
The industry is wonderful, we grow every
day and things change. When you talk about entertainment industries, Nigeria
will definitely be on the top of the list.
11. WE HAVE SEEN YOU IN A MUSIC VIDEO
IN NIGERIA, HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN YOU WERE CALLED TO FEATURE IN THAT VIDEO?
So far I have shot only one video and
that's Mc Galaxy ft Davido. I did not plan that video shoot. Mc galaxy saw me
at the venue where i went for a photo shoot, and said Bassey please you must be
in my video. That was how i appeared on the video (laughing) I was lost on set
of that video. When you watch it, you will understand. But i had fun, and I
feel honored that he asked me to appear in his video.
12. HOW DID YOU COPE IN THE BBA HOUSE?
Well I just thought of the money, and am
used to it because we used to be like 15 of us living together in my
house.
13. YOUR NIGERIAN CELEBRITY CRUSH?
Genevieve Nnaji.
14. AFTER BBA, WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE
TO ACHIEVE AT THIS POINT?
After BBA I have been doing a lot of
shoots, Events here and there, and am presently working on my clothing line
that will be coming out real soon.
15. YOU HAVE A LOT OF FEMALE FANS; THEY
ALL WANT TO BE AROUND YOU, HOW DO YOU HANDLE THEM?
I treat them with respect, I make sure I
say hi to them and show love whenever I see them. As much as a lot of them want
to hang around me and get too close with me, but my management doesn't allow
that except they want to take pictures (sad face) but i love them sincerely
with all my heart.
16. WHAT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER
HOUSEMATES, DO YOU GUYS KEEP IN TOUCH?
Yes I do keep in touch. We even have a whatsapp
group called emerald house, so we chat all the time.
17. A
LOT OF PEOPLE SEE YOU AS A SEX SYMBOL; WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT?
Wow!! Sex Symbol? (Smiling) maybe it’s
because of my hot body (Laughing) don't know really, but if anyone sees me as a
sex symbol, all I will say is, thanks for the compliments (Laughing).
18. WHO ARE THE PEOPLE THAT INSPIRE YOU
THE MOST?
My mum inspires me a lot.
19. WHAT SHOULD FANS EXPECT FROM YOU IN
2014/2015?
Fans should expect my movies and Yes!! I
am dropping my first Single, Just finished recording it so it’s coming out
soon, watch Out!!!
20. MESSAGE TO YOUR FANS?
I
love you all, thanks for all the love and support. God bless you all.
21. TWITTER HANDLE?
@BasseyOfficial
22. INSTAGRAM?
@Bassyofficial
INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY ORIRE (@ORIREFRESHOUT) FOR SPOTIKS BLOG
INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY ORIRE (@ORIREFRESHOUT) FOR SPOTIKS BLOG
