My entrance into the Nigerian Entertainment Industry -------WHITE NIGERIAN

TELL ME WHO MOHAMMED JAMMAL IS?

I am a young and talented Nigerian musician. Born into a family of 7 in Jos, Plateau state where I lived for 18 years before relocating to the UK for my university education where I graduated with a BA in Business Administration from London Metropolitan Business School and a Masters Degree in Global Management from Regents Business School. I am currently resident in Abuja. I am a fun-loving entertainment personality and I am dedicated to putting in over 110% to make sure my fans are always entertained.

HOW DID YOU MAKE IT INTO THE NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY?

My entrance into the Nigerian Entertainment Industry started with a video I posted on you tube where I was interacting with Kevin Pam, winner of Big Brother Africa in Hausa and Pigeon English. Nigerians loved the video and this led to a 2^nd video in which I was comparing life in London and Life in Nigeria. An events Manager and AY the Comedian discovered me and I was asked to perform at AY Live at London’s O2 Arena. At this event, I had the opportunity to share the sage with most of Nigeria’s biggest comedians and musicians.

Since then, there has been no stopping me in achieving my ultimate goal which is to be a very popular musician despite the fact that so many Nigerians recognize me as a comedian.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR RECENT SHOWS, THE ONES YOU PERFORMED OR PARTICIPATED IN AS AN ARTIST OR PRODUCER.

Just to mention a few, I performed at Lord of the Ribs with Basket Mouth, Nigeria @ 50 in Trafalgar square London, P-Square’s album launch in Lagos, Harp Rythym Unplugged, Abuja Young Entrepreneurs awards and many AY Live shows in London, Abuja, Lagos and Asaba. I have also successfully released 5 singles of which two have been very popular; Taka Rawa in 2011 ft JJC and terry that Rap Man and Dirty Wine ft Tekno just a few weeks ago which is already receiving a lot of attention within the country and abroad.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR PROJECTS AND WHY YOU CAME TO NIGERIA AND SHOULD WE EXPECT YOUR OWN SHOW ANYTIME SOON?

To be honest, I have a lot of project I am working on. I am doing the launch of my car wash in Abuja called White Nigerian’s car wash at Monoliza Amusement park in Area 11 which will be opened on 1^st of October. All the funds raised on the opening will go towards Meka, an Abuja based radio presenter who is raising funds for his kidney transplant. I am also working on building the first outdoor events center in Abuja. But in general, you will hear more of my music. I am in Nigeria because Nigeria is my Homeland. I have enjoyed a whole lot of support from Nigerians in the Diaspora and I hope to increase my fan base back here in Nigeria. As for my own show, the biggest project I am working on now is my album launch in February next year.

IF YES, WHAT WILL THAT SHOW BE ABOUT?

All I can say is look out for my album launch next year February!! It will be all about me the white Nigerian.

HOW DID YOU COME ABOUT THE NAME WHITE NIGERIAN AND HOW DID YOU MIX MUSIC, COMEDY, ACTING AND A DJ JOB TOGETHER?

The name ‘White Nigerian” came about when I moved to London. My friends called me White Nigerian because it was the first time they had seen a “white boy” from Nigeria who speaks fluent Pigeon English and Hausa Language. As for me, whether nah black or white Nigerian e no mean anything.

While many see me as a comedian because they find it funny that I speak pigeon English and Hausa, I have tried to push away from it and focus on my music. Music is my passion; it’s what I’ve always loved to do so making music in whatever way somehow comes easy to me. However, I’m just a funny person by nature, so I can swing into any role at any time and still be able to make people laugh. You always like doing a few jokes on stage after I perform my songs. As for acting, I just make videos or feature on videos because I enjoy it.

HOW COME YOU ARE WHITE, WHAT IS YOUR STATE OF ORIGIN?

I am white because I have white roots. Just like president Obama has black roots but is American all the same. My state of Origin is Plateau State, Nigeria. The Green Passport is the only Passport I hold. This country has raised me and formed me into who I am today so there is no denying it that I am Nigerian. Even you wey dey talk to me now know say I be confirmed Nigerian.

WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE IN THREE YEARS TIME?

My advice is that they should learn to stand up for what they want, tomorrow might be too late. Pursue your talents/skills whatever they may be and rest assured that someone somewhere will be inspired by what you do. The internet is a powerful tool and it is the easiest way to showcase your talent to people around the world.

In 3 years I will want to be where god puts me. I want White Nigerian to be a household name as far as entertainment is concerned. I also want to have more than 50,000 followers on twitter @whitenigerian and 50,000 fans on Face Book.