Waje Speaks on Motherhood, Bleaching and Plastic Surgery In New Interview

In an interview with Sunday Punch, recording artist and celebrity mum, Waje talks about her background, her career, motherhood and some other women issues.

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Background

My name is Aituaje Iruobe and I am known as WAJE . I was born in Akure, Ondo State and raised in Benin, Edo State. My dad hails from Edo State while my mum is from Onitsha, Anambra State. I attended Word of Faith Group of Schools, where I started my music career as a choir member. While I was a student at the school owned by the late Bishop Benson Idahosa, I was awarded a scholarship because of my singing prowess. I have always loved singing and my dad used to beat me a lot, because I used screwdrivers to drill holes in the walls of our house and imagined they were microphones. I graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where I studied for a degree in Social Work.

Music

I started singing professionally in 2007 when I featured on the remix of P- Square’s hit single, Omoge Mi. Prior to this, I was signed on with a label called Dome. In 2008, I participated in the Zain/MTV Africa’s Advance Warning competition and made it to the top three. I have won so many awards during the course of my music career. I have an album to my credit and currently, working on a new album.

Challenges

Being a star has put me under pressure. People expect me to live my life in a certain way but I try not to let it get to me because I want to remain myself. There are times you adhere to their expectations but there are certain people in your life that caution you. Because I am old enough to know the sort of anxiety I should not put myself through, I take things in my stride.

Training

I have regular rehearsals and eat healthy to live longer. These habits also really helps my voice grow stronger.

Motherhood

I drew strength from my mum when I got pregnant. She was there for me and did everything expected of a mother. She was very supportive at the time and she is still supportive of my daughter and all that I do.

As a mother, I have learnt to teach my daughter good values. I always pray that these values prove useful when the time comes. I am a friend and a mother to her. It does not look like my daughter will become a musician. She is more of a dancer and a lover of fashion; she loves dressing up.

Relationship with God

I have a deep understanding of the word of God and I also have a personal relationship with Him. I always want to be able to go to church and fall on the floor and worship God without anyone looking at me as ‘Waje the celebrity’. Above all, I just love to worship God.

Marriage

I don’t think there is any woman who is not looking for a good man to marry or call her own. My definition of a good man may not be the same as yours. Either way I am waiting for the right man. When the wedding bell tolls for me, it will not be a secret.

Fitness

I am still working on my weight but I am keen on adopting a healthy lifestyle. As you grow older, the emphasis is on living well and making healthy choices. I am fortunate to have met people who look younger than their age because they made a conscious effort to stay young-looking. I eat right and stay away from fizzy drinks. I want a healthy lifestyle that I can sustain.

Skin bleaching

I love my skin tone. Growing up, my mum enjoyed teasing me by saying I have ‘butter on my skin’ and I enjoyed it. I think I have a great skin so all I do now is ensure that I use a proper sunscreen cream to maintain my skin tone.

I don’t have anything against body enhancement surgeries. If I can afford it, I may alter some parts of my body.

Style

I dress according to my mood but my style is vibrant and chic. Whenever I feel like a tomboy, you can almost tell by the way I will dress.