HiVoltage Magazine............... the next big thing!

It is a blessing to see young people who make up their minds to go out of their way and do something out of the ordinary- for Mudiaga and Mohammed; it was all about their love for words, fashion, events and celebrity lifestyles which triggered the collaboration that led to the birth of a magazine called “HiVoltage” . HiVoltage is a new magazine owned by Mudiaga Emmanuel Awhinawhi and Mohammed Ahmed Bello- it showcases the best of Nigerian fashion, lifestyles and events, write-ups, advertisements and all what not. Join me as I take you through my time with them and I promise you, you will be inspired after it all…..

· Please introduce yourselves……

My name is Bello Mohammed and my friend is Mudiaga Awhinawhi. We are our early 20’s and we are the owners of HiVoltage magazine.

· We wanna get to know you……….

Mohammed;

Ok. I was born in Calabar, Cross River state though I am originally from Kwara state (Fulani Kwara) and I am the first born in my family. I spent my early days in Kaduna before I went back to Kwara state where I attended Model Secondary School Ilorin. After my secondary education, I got admission into University of Abuja where I studied English and Literature.

Mudiaga;

I was born in Sokoto state but I originally hail from Delta state. I am the second child in my family. I attended a catholic nursery and primary school and Mother Redeemer Catholic Secondary School all in Delta state. After that, I got admission to study English and Literature in University of Abuja.

· Tell us about HiVoltage magazine- What is it all about?

Hivoltage magazine is all about fashion, lifestyles and events. The main aim is to showcase fashion styles in Nigeria; not only in Nigeria but different part of the world- we showcase different fashion trends, events that take place within Abuja like Abuja fashion week, the picnic by Delphino entertainment and other events. Also, we showcase different cultures and lifestyles of different celebrities within and outside Nigeria. It is also a magazine where young entrepreneurs can showcase and advertise what they do.
How it all began............
We both have mutual likeness for this- before he actually spoke out I had intentions of owning a magazine. What I had really wanted is a hit magazine and he is more into fashion than I am. Eventually when we spoke concerning it, we decided to marry our ideas into one and that was it.

· What/who inspired you?

Mohammed;

My inspiration is a British-French magazine called “chic” magazine and Vogue magazine. My prayer is that our magazine goes beyond their standard.

Mudiaga;

My inspiration is George Okoro- his works inspire me a lot.

· #tellthetruth-What are the challenges you face in your business?

Finance- the money is not really there for us and no one is ready to be a part of a maiden magazine. Another challenge is people want to see a pilot before they put in their money and it is so discouraging.

· #dropitlikeitshot- say something to inspire someone …

Keep doing what you do best and never relent. Be hard working, keep your head up and love what you do and stay focused.