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…..
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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#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.
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#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.
Thank you guys for your time, God bless you.
see some of the pics in the maiden edition below;
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| Mudiaga and a model. |
