Close Up: Top Nigerian Entrepreneur, Richie Sparks talks Life and Future Music Ambition.

Close Up: Top Nigerian Entrepreneur, Richie Sparks talks Life and Future Music Ambition. 

Richie Sparks is a well known name in the Niger Delta Making waves as an innovative young businessman and constantly appearing in the fashion scene.
With Rumours here and there that he's planning on making  moves in the Music Industry we had lunch with Richie and he had a lot to say.

Q: Hello Richie, so tell me how has 2014 been so far ?
A: 2014 has been amazing, a lot of things are falling into place nicely as expected and planned for. I will be exploring a totally new side of me this year both personally and on the business platform.

Q: As A young businessman who by some measure is successful, what can you attribute this to ?
A: Well the most important thing about business is being able to manage your time. Nothing is random is life,  there is a time for rest, a time for work, etc. Another important factor is spirituality, a belief in a supreme being. This put a balance on your character.

Q: Do you ever have time to relax?
A: ofcourse I take relaxation very seriously, be it just a quiet meditation or a dip in the pool, or plain simple shut eye its very essential to ones health and state of mind. I did mention time management earlier and there must be time to relax.

Q: There has been lots of rumours that you're eying the music industry, how true is that?
A: haha, Very true indeed, I've always had an eye for good music and flair for rapping being musically gifted from a tender age. Music has always been a hubby for me, free-styling at every opportunity. I started recording officially at about age 14 but I never commercialized my records. However I think the time is right to put my talent out in the open. I'm getting out of the shower.
Q: You're always with a lot of Nigerian elite musicians, did anyone of them influence your decision?
A: well, not really, a couple of my industry friends that idea unto me a few times, Tinie in particular actually cajoled me to put a record on hulkshare, asides that I was solely  a personal decision. I had my mind made up a long time ago but I took time to study the industry.

Q: What's going to be your stage name ?
A: Richie Sparks, that's my brand.

Q: Musically, who is Richie Sparks?
A: Richie Sparks is a gifted singer and rapper. A lot of my music is going to be centered around afro-beat and hip-hop and will be majorly inspired by my life and the people around me. Richie Sparks is going to be an inspiration to his listeners be it motivation, incitement, excitement etc. Richie Sparks will showcase a lot of energy and pride.

Q: Are you currently working on any projects?
A: offcourse! I have numerous projects in the works (musically). A lot of recording have been done including collabo's with so many well known artistes. We have more than enough work in the pipeline as it is. We working, they watching.

Q: You always seem to pop up on the fashion scene, is there any secret to it?
A: Style is a religion and you have to stay committed and steadfast. Looking good is good business and I love 'good business'. Basically simplicity wins it for me, we have a tendency to do too much so for me the less the better.

Q: Do you have a favorite brand?
A: Not really, I patronize a couple designer brands, Phillipe Plien for most of my casuals, T.religion, gucci, Trxbe for most of my african wears.

Q: Thank You For your time Richie, a few words for your fans maybe?
A: Its Richie Sparks. Cheers. love love y'all.