“Dancers are responsible people.” Press Alert.
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Achiwabo Chibueze Henry from Eluama Ebenator Ekwe Isu of Imo State is a dancer by profession. He has been dancing from the days of his primary school and dancing has taken him to many places and events across the country. Umuaka Times had a chat with the dancer known as Press Alert. he shared his experiences on a wide variety of issues.
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Good evening sir. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what you do?
My name is Achiwabo Chibueze Henry from Eluama Ebenator Ekwe Isu L.G.A Imo State.
What do you do for a living?
Am a dancer and I also do business.
What type of business?
I am the CEO of Pressman Entertainment and I also run a haircut saloon.
When did you start dancing?
I started dancing when I was in primary school. I have danced for over 18 years no. I have also trained not less than 20 dancers.
Which states in Nigeria have you danced before?
I started dancing in Lagos and I have danced in some eastern states across Nigeria.
Tell us how you developed interest in dancing.
How I started is this; when I was in primary school, I loved watching dancing, I loved watching TV while people were dancing. From there I joined Young Stars Dancing Group in Lagos. That is how it all began.
What type of music do you dance?
I dance hip-hop, cultural even acrobatic and more.
Is it true that people who dance are seen as irresponsible?
No. They are responsible people. Why I said they are responsible is because many are called few are chosen. The chosen ones are the responsible ones.
Do you also dance Ogho?
I don’t dance ogho but I love ogho culture because it is the traditional culture in my own land where I come from in Imo State.
Aside dancing tell us other things you are into. You said you have a haircut saloon. Where is it located?
The name of my salon is Gentle Touch and and it is located at Umuduru Ekwe Isu L.G.A Imo State.
Now let’s know you better, tell us your age and schools attended.
I was born 1989 in the month of May.
What about schooling?
I attended Destiny Nursery and Primary School Lagos, Ajumoni Senior Grammar School Lagos and Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri.
I do like to ask you this question as a youth. Please are you happy about the behaviour of the youths of today?
Yes of course.
Why?
Because the youths of today do not depend on anybody, they depend on themselves trying to survive as nobody cares about them. self trying to survive
Through crime or what? Are you aware they do drugs and Yahoo yahoo?
Yes which am not in support of.
Ok. So what is your message for those who support you, your fans?
My message for my fans is that they should work hard for success and keep praying for success too.
Before we end the interview, who would you be voting for in 2023 to become the next president of Nigeria?
I will vote for Peter obi.
Why?
Because I see him as our saviour and he is obedient.
Thanks a lot for that. Do you have a stage name??
Yes my nick name is Press Man or Press Alert.
Thanks a lot for your time Mr Press Alert. Umuaka Times wishes you well.
Thanks Mr Darlington God bless you and bless Umuaka Time in Jesus name amen.
