VERY INSPIRING NEW YEAR PIECE:"I NEVER IMAGINED I WILL ONE DAY BECOME GENERAL MANAGER OF METRO FM" -Cordelia OKPEI
"Fortune favors the brave" is an old motivational sayings and such is a case that best befits CORDELIA Okpei, General manager of the high flying Metro FM
From a humble star off, she now head s her company, her modest story goes thus...A
very proud Isoko lady, this graduate of English and Literature from the
University of Benin, started her broadcasting career in the late 80s in
the then Bendel State. An enthusiastic and versatile presenter,
producer, trainer and master of ceremonies, her love for broadcasting
has taken her on a world journey in a bid to increase her knowledge of
the craft. In her many years behind the microphone, she has had several recognition and won many awards.
Her taste in music tilts towards the exotic and rare sounds of the earth hence the birthing of ‘Deliaz Cafe’ a world music show which is currently called The Café. Cordelia also loves savoring exotic cuisine.
She is one of the voices you hear on the Breakfast Show; “AM Lagos Live” Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6AM to 10AM and on theNigeria network Network programme “Ogbonge Life” Wednesdays 12:30 – 1:00PM which she anchors in pidgin English. Ms Okpei is currently the General Manager, Metro 97.7 FM Lagos.
Her taste in music tilts towards the exotic and rare sounds of the earth hence the birthing of ‘Deliaz Cafe’ a world music show which is currently called The Café. Cordelia also loves savoring exotic cuisine.
She is one of the voices you hear on the Breakfast Show; “AM Lagos Live” Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6AM to 10AM and on theNigeria network Network programme “Ogbonge Life” Wednesdays 12:30 – 1:00PM which she anchors in pidgin English. Ms Okpei is currently the General Manager, Metro 97.7 FM Lagos.
IN this special NEW year piece, CERUTTI MEDIA via their parent company WORLD INDUSTRY ONLINE MAGAZINE spoke with her few evenings ago, excerpt
.HOW DO YOU FEEL AS HEAD OF YOUR COMPANY?
Ans; I feel honored because am sure there are others who could have done it too. Though challenging, I enjoy it.
Ans; Not actually cause I didn't think I would work in the corporation that long to attain that chair.
WHAT INSPIRE YOU IN LIFE TO MOVE UP?
Ans; Life inspires me...desire to make a mark too inspires me.
Ans; God. Family. Hard-work. Determination. Foresight. Continuous learning. Humility
WHAT TURNS YOU OFF IN LIFE?
Ans; Pride, lies, greed
ON LIGHTER MOOD, Y DRESS SO DAMN WELL, WHAT FORMS YOUR DRESS SENSE?
WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUTHS THAT WANT TO BE LIKE YOU?
Ans;
Aside have talent, passion and discipline, have this in your heart;
'Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not onto your own
understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your
path".
Ans; Keeping that in my heart for now but still same field.
..HOW DO YOU UNWIND?
Ans; Watching my favourite series or just chatting with friends.
BY MIKE CERUTTI
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