I didn’t write WAEC, JAMB but I still speak good English — WhiteMoney

BBNaija Season 6 winner, Hazel Oyeze, popularly referred to as WhiteMoney, has opened up about his academic background within the newest episode of #WithChude with Chude Jidenowo.

On the present, WhiteMoney mentioned not having a level and the way watching international movies and observing individuals has helped him enhance himself.

“The varsity gives you idea; life will offer you practicality. For instance, the best academic qualification I’ve is O’ stage, Nationwide Examination Council (NECO); that’s all I wrote.

“I didn’t write WAEC, JAMB or something, however I nonetheless converse good English. I hate studying, however I like to pay attention, so I watch many motion pictures and emulate how they speak, impacting me. I ended at NECO as a result of that was the place the cash stopped. It was my uncle who despatched the three,500 for the shape. It was two days earlier than it closed that I received it, and I handed very effectively,” he stated.

WhiteMoney additionally stated probably the most distinguished trainer any man can have is expertise. He added that the second trainer anybody can have is life, and the third is individuals, not even your dad and mom.

Though not a educated actor, the businessman has bagged film roles within the aggressive Nollywood trade.

In January 2022, Whitemoney starred alongside veteran and ace actor Pete Edochie in a film titled, “Merry go mistaken.” It was his Nollywood debut.

On how he might pivot into Nollywood with out prior coaching, he stated, “You want power, individuals and information to grow to be a greater individual. College gained’t provide the experience you want. If I’m to behave within the function of somebody with an American accent, I’ve to observe 5 Black American motion pictures”.

Relying on once I’m carried out with them, it mechanically packages in my head in opposition to the shoot the following day. It helps me fine-tune my English and methods to learn contracts and signal them”.

Grammy dream

WhiteMoney additionally mentioned successful BBN in 2021, his music profession and his final purpose of inevitably successful the Grammys.

His first post-BBNaija launch, ‘Selense’ didn’t fairly lower it as blended reactions trailed it.

Not many individuals know that the truth star was a musician earlier than he entered for BBNaija. Some songs he launched earlier than the present had been ‘Rosemary’ (2018) and ‘Your Life’ (2018).

After rising because the present’s winner, the Enugu-born actuality star additionally launched 13 different singles in 2021, which embody ‘Honest Love’, ‘ Enter’ and ‘ Feeling me’.

On dealing with vicious suggestions from the viewers on his music, ‘Selense,’ he stated the unfavorable remarks didn’t transfer him.

“If you happen to watch the present (BBNaija), or in the event you ask individuals, they’ll inform you that WhiteMoney has zero impulses; my feelings are zero. If you happen to speak, it hardly will get to me as a result of as soon as I do what I’m happy with, some other factor is Jara.

“The factor is that the music that I drop in the event you give it to one of many A-Record artists, will get extra buzz than what it’s now, however after all, I used to be identified for cooking within the Large Brother home; if it’s not cooking, no person needs to listen to it”.

WhiteMoney attributed the general public notion to his declare to fame. He additionally added that he should continuously show himself.

” I need to show that I can prepare dinner and make music and succeed at each. However I gained’t be the man that will get previous and regrets doing what he didn’t love. I’ll maintain dropping it, and I do know that at some point, White Cash will get the Grammys”.

He additionally shared how poverty helps him stay tenacious regardless of rejections as a result of it’s his greatest motivation.

He stated poverty pushed him to audition for Large Brother Naija 4 occasions in a row, and he finally gained the fourth time.

“If you happen to love your scenario and the way you’re, then don’t work. However if you’re bored with begging for handouts, not being recognised, or bored with Grammys. Poverty will inspire you to go on the market and do one thing for your self.

“Even the massive celebrities get criticised. The criticism I received for Selense is less than what I received for Na We We, the one I featured Zoro, however it helped the music to enter Apple’s chart in two days. Till now, I’m nonetheless selling the music, and the feedback on YouTube are optimistic”, he added.