Wednesday, April 6, 2011

E is for Efe Sagay

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Efe is the heroine of my new novel, A Love Rekindled, and her interview is below. Tessa Conte of Tessablurb also did an interview of Efe, and you can find it HERE.


Nigeria Actress - Susan Peters

- How would you describe yourself in three ways? 
Focused, hardworking, a softie at heart.

- You lived out of Nigeria for a while - how did you find it?
I found it very organized. I went to school, I got my first degree and Master's in 5 years, I found it relatively easy to get a job, and I felt comfortable, safe and secure. But I'm glad to be back in Nigeria, closer to my family; I missed them while I was away, because I never returned to Nigeria once during my stay in America. I'm also happy to be working in the entertainment industry, contributing my knowledge and expertise towards its growth.

- It's been said that you're the quiet type. What does it take to get you talking? 
You're right - I'm not a big talker, except when I'm with friends and family, or when the conversation is about interesting topics like music and travel. Current affairs is not really my thing, though.

- We hear that you're an auditing whiz-kid. How did you get to be so good?
I've always been interested in accounting; it's what I studied in UniBen, and I've always been interested in the clues that people leave behind in their financial records. When I travelled to the States to continue my studies, I became even more interested, especially when I took a special course in Forensic Accounting that my school offered. I was lucky to join a whiz team in the Palm Beach Hilton, so I was able to continue feeding my passion and developing my abilities.

- Tell us about your taste in music. Which songs do you really like?
Back in UniBen, I liked soft tunes, R'n'B and easy listening music; I used to follow the UK Top 40, and collected favourites like R Kelly, Mariah Carey, Eternal and Celine Dion. But since I returned to Nigeria, I've been getting into the local popular music scene with D'Banj, Banky W, Asa and Omawumi.

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So what do you think of Efe? If you've read the book, do you recognize her? Do you knew a person like her in real life?



22 comments:

  1. I bet Efe is like you, isn't she? Focused, hard working and a softie at heart. I always pull a bit of myself into the characters I create...

    Another A to Zer and new follower here! Dare to Follow Your Dreams

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  2. mmmm...
    Agree with Samantha...I bet there are some elements of you in Efe?

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  3. I have not read the book. I will find time to get a copy and ready. I want to disagree with Samantha and Naijamum. I have just read your profile and it says you have a masters degree in public heath. Efe is an Accounting person. It's only on that premise that I differ. I cannot figure out who Efe is for now. But after reading the book maybe I will be able to guess.

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  4. omg i think i am Efe!..i'm also quiet and we have similar music tastes. maybe i shld play Efe if u get a movie outta this book :p

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  5. I seriously need to lay my hands on A Love Rekindled,and i mean the hard copy of it.So,where in port harcourt can i get it Myne?

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  6. Can't wait to meet her in the book. Great interview.

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  7. lol, i see i'm not the only one who saw a lil bit of you in efe(wonder y when i don't know u much) :)

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  8. I guess all my characters will have some bits of me in them, so mea culpa on that score, lol...

    @Kitkat, really? Maybe o.

    @9Ja great, it will get there soon. You can check LibraryPort bookstore in Elekahia for AHTM though. Cheers.

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  9. great q and a...
    "E" is the Word...
    A to Z Blog Challenge Participant
    Jeremy [iZombie]
    izombielover.blogspot.com

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  10. I like Efe!

    Cool, calm, and collected...reminds me of myself!

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  11. Great to meet Efe ;) Down to earth and I can relate to her :)

    Following you from A-Z challenge

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  12. So fun! I haven't finished it yet, but I am enjoying it, Myne. Review soon, I promise. :-)

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  13. I can't say I'm an auditing wizard, but I can identify with Efe's shyness. Great interview - it really tells a lot about her. :)

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  14. Hi Myne, Nice to meet you through A-Z challenge :) Hope to see you around!

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  15. Aren't we often drawn to people who are like us? I think so...and this woman appears beautiful on the outside as well as inside. Kind of like you!

    Happy A to Z!

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  16. She sounds like someone I could admire. Great character!

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  17. She sounds like a wonderful person. Great interview. I'm sure she is going to positively jump out of your book!

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  18. This is so cool! She's interesting :D

    Adiya

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  19. haven't read the book, but i have a feeling i will relate to fee very well.
    www.secretlilies.blogspot.com

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  20. Interesting. Really creative.

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  21. i LOVE efe...interesting interview

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