Tiger Woods is back on top of the world - in more ways than one. The
iconic golfer returned this year to the world No 1 spot he had held for
so long until his self-imposed exile from the game December 2009. And
now the 37-year-old is back at the top of Forbes' annual list of the
world's 100 highest paid athletes. The top ten earning athletes
according to Forbes includes (top row left to right) Tiger Woods, Roger
Federer, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Drew Brees. They are followed
closely by Aaron Rodgers, Phil Mickelson, David Beckham, Cristiano
Ronadlo and Lionel Messi.
Friday 7 June 2013
Charly Boy's daughter Adaeze opens up about life
You have been introduced to Dominique Oputa,
this is her immediate elder sister, Adaeze Oputa. Adaeze graduated
with magna cum laude from South Carolina State University with a
Bachelor’s
degree in International Business relations (public marketing and
advertising
concentration) and an MBA in Management Information Systems. Currently,
she
works in Education Management (for profit educational sector) as an
Associate
Director on the Admissions Board. Ada also hosts and produces an
entertainment TV show on Fuxion Television in Atlanta, called The
Entertainment Scoop.
Ada is obviously a contrast of
the Charlyboy’s personal. In this interview, Ada bares her mind on who she is and
the effect of the Charlyboy brand on her. Find the interview after the cut...
Could you tell us a little about yourself?
Well, I’m Adaeze Oputa… daughter
of Charles and Diane Oputa. I graduated with magna cum laude from South
Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s degree in International Business
relations (public marketing and advertising concentration) and an MBA in
Management Information Systems. Currently, I work in education management (for
profit educational sector) as an associate director on the admissions board. I
love working in education especially with young adults, providing structure is
my calling. I also host and produce an entertainment television show on Fuxion
Television, Atlanta called The Entertainment Scoop. The show details mainly
current events in the African Entertainment industry.
Do you imagine yourself wearing tattoos and piercings? What is your own
take on it?
I have a small tattoo, which I
got out of peer pressure when I was much-much younger. I’m not opposed to
tattoos or piercings. I feel that these things are subjective means of
expression actualized in art and it just happens to be on the body. Some paint
on canvas, some on buildings, and others on their skin – to each, its own.
From what you said earlier, your educational background differs from
your professional background. Why didn’t you study something more related to
what you are practicing now? Do you enjoy what you are doing and is it what you
have always aspired to do?
My educational background
actually makes me versatile professionally and doesn’t necessarily box me into
a specific profession. In regards to my television show – it’s something I have
always dreamed of doing, but was only afraid to venture into it because of my
father’s success in that area. I always felt like I needed something that was
my own and in so doing, I tried hard to stifle my creative aspirations. It took
a lot of convincing and grooming from my managers to have reached this point.
I enjoy my professional life and
get fulfillment from what I do. I also love producing and being in front of the
camera. Although, I don’t have formal training, I’ve learnt a lot in the little
amount of time I have been with Fuxion Television and I am grateful for the
experience. I work with a great team of professionals and I cannot wait for the
world to see what we have to offer.
Tell us about your television
show and any other projects you may be working on
. Fuxion Television is head
quartered in Atlanta Georgia and is a multicultural television station. We
started airing officially in January of 2013 and we hit the ground running.
Currently we are airing a wide variety of shows and one of them is The
Entertainment Scoop hosted and produced by yours truly. We also have an online
app that we just launched which allows our audience to watch our shows from any
part of the world on your cell phone, laptop, ipad and so on. All you have to
do is log on to our website www.myfuxiontv.com to watch our station live or
look for our app on Google market place. Also follow us on twitter @fuxion TV
ATL and find us on face book as well.
Are you happy with whom your father is, especially his persona? If yes
or no; why?
We don't choose our family, I'm
glad I was born into the legacy that is Oputa. Mr. Oputa is my father, not
Charlyboy.
Of course, I am proud of my
family. We have a proud and rich legacy and I hope I am able to continue that.
I wouldn't say my father’s name has helped or hindered my knowledge in anyway.
I operate as an individual and I always have.
What are your reactions when people speak negatively about the brand/
your father.
The brand is in the public eye and anything/
anyone in the public eye is subject to scrutiny. So I'm indifferent about it,
to answer your question.
The brand has been rumored to being gay, illuminati, or a voodist among
other weird stuff. What is your take on that?
What Charlyboy puts out and who
my father is are two different things.
Do you think there is any trait you have taken from your father,
whether good or bad?
I'm his daughter, and like him, I am head strong, focused,
determined about my dream, and I celebrate my individuality.
The brand is very
controversial, how does that affect you as a young lady?
Ask Charlyboy. However, when issues like that
arise, we address them and move on.
How did you feel
growing up as a child, hearing different rumours about your dad?
Growing up, my household was the
norm, so I saw nothing wrong with it. As I got older and heard some of the
rumours, it helped me understand that people may not exactly understand the
brand, and it’s something that I’ve grown to understand and accept. Everyone
walks their own path in life, my dad is walking his, and we all are doing the
same and rumours cannot change that.
Has there been any difference between the message of the brand and your
philosophy?
Well, not exactly. The same
message of individuality, tenacity, focus and chasing your dreams as typical of
the brand, all form the bedrock of my philosophy . Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under
trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life….
Would you have preferred a quiet life for the brand?
You use the term "The
Brand" and I'm not sure if you are referring to My father or his
profession. At any rate, I don't think I have a preference. Its the life he
/the brand chose and it works for him/ the brand. Quiet is relative, I think he
is low key in his personal life but some people may beg to differ from afar.
Apart from being your father, what are the benefits you think the brand
can give to the society?
He has encouraged young people to
imbibe creative freedom and that of expression, inspiring them to look inwards,
while chasing their dreams tenaciously.
Who is Lady D?
My beautiful mother.
It appears you have been on your own for a very long time, how has your
mom contributed in the journey so far?
My mom and I are best friends, so
we lean on each other for advice, especially in this stage of my life. I think
that relationship is extremely important. She visits me very often (maybe too
often) laughs. When she visits we, talk about every possible thing under the
sun, and to me, that’s essential – communication is the key to every
relationship.
Are you aware of the reality TV show? What’s your take on it? Don’t you
think everyone is doing something like it right now, and this is just one of
those things?
I am aware, in fact we are
currently working on revamping the present concept that features the entire
family. I know a short reel was leaked earlier on in the year, and since then,
we have restructured the script and we will be giving our viewers something
very fresh – something you have never seen before. The show will provide a
realistic insight on the family, our struggles, triumphs, trials and so much
more, a real view on what family life is about. Everyone has always been
interested in our family structure and how things really go down in the house
that punk built. So, this show is long overdue.
Your parents have stayed
together, for over thirty-five
years. What do you think is responsible for that and is there anything to learn
from what they share? If so, what?
Love, Patience, Understanding and
God.
Since you come from a rich heritage, what do you think you have to do
to top that?
A lot, and I feel as though I'm
well on my way by Gods Grace.
Chika Ike shares photos of herself as a teenager
The last photo on the right is the actress all grown up!
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Usain Bolt beaten by Justin Gatlin in 100m race
Usain was making his first appearance in the Diamond League this season since his recent recovery from a hamstring injury. Usain explained what happened to him:
"I got the perfect start that I wanted, then about five steps in I stumbled a bit and that kind of threw my game off. My legs didn't feel like my legs coming into the straight. I guess I need to do more strength work. I think I just need time to get it back together but the fact I got a good start threw me off. At least I got under 10 seconds.
"It is always a good thing to lose. You can figure how to step it up. I knew I wasn't in great shape but I'm not worried. It takes time to get back into shape and I didn't expect much from this race."Usain's next race will be in the men's 200m in next Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Oslo.
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